N.J. Admin. Code § 8:39-31.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:39-31.2 - Mandatory general maintenance

(a) Personnel engaged in general maintenance activities shall receive orientation upon employment and, at least once a year, education or training in principles of asepsis, cross-infection control, and safe practices.

(b) There shall be a system for reporting physical plant, safety, and maintenance problems to a designated staff member and documentation of the correction of such problems.

(c) A current, written preventive maintenance program shall be implemented. Records of inspections and repairs shall be maintained for at least one year.

(d) Written instructions for operating and maintaining equipment shall be systematically retained and followed.

(e) The facility shall be kept in good repair and maintained without harm or jeopardy to residents.

(f) There shall be a maintenance contract on elevators that includes routine maintenance inspections.

(g) The standby emergency power generator shall be checked weekly, tested under load monthly, and serviced in accordance with generally accepted engineering practices.

(h) Temperature shall be in accordance with requirements specified in the 1996-97 edition of "Guidelines For Design and Construction of Hospital and Health Care Facilities" (American Institute of Architects Academy of Architecture for Health, with assistance from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The American Institute of Architects Press: Washington, DC), incorporated herein by reference that apply, depending on the time the building was constructed.

(i) There shall be a comprehensive, current, written preventive maintenance program for the electrical system that is documented and followed.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:39-31.2