Section He-P 816.21 - Sanitation(a) The EHC shall maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment throughout the EHC licensed premises.(b) All furniture, floors, ceilings, walls, and fixtures shall be clean, sanitary, and in good repair.(c) The EHC shall maintain a supply of potable water available for human consumption and food preparation.(d) A supply of hot and cold running water shall be available at all times, and precautions such as temperature regulation shall be taken to prevent a scalding injury to the students.(e) Hot water shall be of a high enough temperature to ensure sanitation and food safety when used for laundry and food preparations.(f) Cleaning solutions, compounds, and substances considered hazardous or toxic materials, as defined in RSA 147-A:2VII, shall be distinctly labeled and legibly marked so as to identify the contents and stored in a place separate from food, medications, program supplies, and other cleaning materials.(g) Toxic materials shall not be used in a way that contaminates food, equipment, or utensils or in any way other than in full compliance with the manufacturer's labeling.(h) Only individuals authorized under RSA 430:33 may apply pesticides as defined by RSA 430:29, XXVI, for rodent or cockroach control in food storage, food preparation, or dining areas.(i) Bathrooms and laundry rooms, if present, shall have non-porous floors.(j) There shall be a designated soiled workroom that contains a sink and storage area for soiled materials and linens.(k) If equipment or supplies need to be sterilized in order to prevent contamination, the EHC shall develop and maintain written procedures for cleaning, packaging, and sterilization that includes: (1) Testing and documenting sterilization processes used;(2) Documentation when supplies are outdated; and(3) Ensuring that all sterile packages are stored separately from non-sterile supplies in an enclosed area.(l) The sterilization system required in (k) above shall be checked for effective sterilization in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendation, and the results of these quality control tests shall be documented.(m) Sterile and clean supplies and equipment shall:(1) Be stored in dust-proof, moisture-free storage areas; and(2) Not be mixed with soiled supplies.(n) All student bathing and toileting facilities shall be cleaned and disinfected as often as necessary to prevent illness or contamination, but at least: (1) For bedpans, urinals, commodes, and other student equipment as follows:a. After each use if used by more than one student; orb. Daily if used by only one student;(2) For showers or tubs after each use by a different person; and(3) For basin, fixtures, and toilets at least once a day, and more often when soiled regardless of the number of people.(o) Any EHC that has its own water supply and whose water has been tested and has failed to meet the acceptable levels identified in this section, or as required by the NH department of environmental services shall notify the department of health and human services upon receipt of notice of a failed water test.N.H. Admin. Code § He-P 816.21
Amended by Volume XXXVI Number 45, Filed November 10, 2016, Proposed by #11199, Effective 10/14/2016, Expires 4/12/2017.Amended by Volume XXXVII Number 23, Filed June 8, 2017, Proposed by #12197, Effective 6/2/2017, Expires 6/2/2027.