Section He-P 824.23 - Sanitation(a) The licensee shall maintain a clean, safe and sanitary environment, both inside and outside.(b) All furniture, floors, ceilings, walls, and fixtures shall be clean, sanitary and in good repair.(c) A supply of potable water shall be available for human consumption and food preparation, pursuant to Env-Ws 315 and 316.(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 patients.(e) Hot water shall be of a high enough temperature to ensure sanitation and food safety when used for laundry and food preparations.(f) All patient bathing and toileting facilities shall be cleaned and disinfected as often as necessary to prevent illness or contamination.(g) Cleaning solutions, compounds, and substances considered hazardous or toxic materials, as defined in RSA 147-A:2,VII, shall be distinctly labeled and legibly marked so as to identify the contents and stored in a place, such as a locked box, separate from food, medications and patient supplies.(h) 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.(i) Only individuals authorized under RSA 430:33 may apply pesticides, as defined by RSA 430:29, XXVI, in food storage, food preparation or dining areas.(j) Solid waste, garbage, and trash shall be stored in a manner to make it inaccessible to insects and rodents, outdoor animals, and facility pets.(k) In-house trash and garbage receptacles shall be emptied in a timely manner and lined, or cleaned and disinfected after emptying or when visibly soiled.(l) Trash receptacles in food service areas shall be covered.(m) Laundry and laundry rooms shall meet the following requirements:(1) Laundry and laundry rooms shall be kept separate from kitchen and dining areas;(2) Clean linen shall be stored in a clean area and shall be separated from soiled linens at all times;(3) Soiled materials, linens, and clothing shall be transported in a laundry bag, sack, or container and washed in a sanitizing solution used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations;(4) Soiled linens and clothing, which are considered contaminated with infectious waste under Env-Wm 103.28 shall be, handled as infectious waste; and(5) Soiled materials, linens, and clothing shall be handled as little as possible and transported in a laundry bag, sack or a covered container.(n) Laundry rooms and bathrooms shall have non-porous floors.(o) There shall be a designated work area for soiled materials and linens that contain a work counter of at least 6 linear feet, a sink, and a storage area.(p) Any HH 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 department of environmental services, shall notify the department.(q) Sterile or clean supplies shall be stored in dust and moisture-free storage containers.N.H. Admin. Code § He-P 824.23
Amended by Volume XXXVII Number 19, Filed May 11, 2017, Proposed by #12169, Effective 4/29/2017, Expires 10/26/2017.Amended by Number 15, Filed April 13, 2023, Proposed by #13572, Effective 3/1/2023, Expires 3/1/2033.