N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43F-16.7

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 8:43F-16.7 - Participant environment

(a) The following housekeeping, sanitation, and safety conditions shall be met:

1. The facility and its contents shall be free of dirt, debris, and insect and rodent harborages;

2. Nonskid wax shall be used on all waxed floors;

3. All rooms shall be ventilated to help prevent condensation, mold growth, and noxious odors;

4. All participant areas shall be free of noxious odors;

5. Throw rugs or scatter rugs shall not be used in the facility;

6. All furnishings shall be clean and in good repair, and mechanical equipment shall be in working order. Equipment shall be kept covered to protect from contamination and accessible for cleaning and inspection. Broken or worn items shall be repaired, replaced, or removed promptly;

7. All equipment shall have unobstructed space provided for operation;

8. All equipment and materials necessary for cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing shall be provided;

9. Thermometers which are accurate to within three degrees Fahrenheit shall be maintained in refrigerators, freezers, and storerooms used for perishable and other items subject to deterioration;

10. Pesticides shall be applied in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:30;

11. Articles in storage shall be elevated from the floor and away from walls;

12. All poisonous and toxic materials shall be identified, labeled, and stored in a locked cabinet or room that is used for no other purpose;

13. Combustible materials shall not be stored in heater rooms or within 18 feet of any heater located in an open basement;

14. Paints, varnishes, lacquers, thinners, and all other flammable materials shall be stored in closed metal cabinets or containers;

15. Unobstructed aisles shall be provided in storage areas;

16. A program shall be maintained to keep rodents, flies, roaches, and other vermin out of the facility;

17. Toilet tissue, soap dispenser, paper towels or air dryers, and waste receptacles shall be provided in each bathroom at all times;

18. All solid or liquid waste that is not regulated medical waste, garbage, and trash shall be collected, stored, and disposed of in accordance with the rules of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services. Solid waste shall be stored in insect-proof, rodent-proof, and fire-proof, non-absorbent, watertight containers with tight-fitting covers and collected from storage areas regularly, so as to prevent nuisances such as odors. Procedures and schedules shall be established and implemented for the cleaning of storage areas and containers for solid or liquid waste, garbage, and trash, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 8:24;

19. Garbage compactors shall be located on an impervious pad that is graded to a drain. The drain shall be unobstructed and connected to the sanitary sewage disposal system;

20. Plastic bags shall be used for solid waste removal. Bags shall be of sufficient strength to safely contain waste from point of origin to point of disposal and shall be effectively closed prior to disposal;

21. Draperies, upholstery, and other fabrics or decorations shall be fire-resistant and flameproof;

22. Wastebaskets and ashtrays shall be made of noncombustible materials;

23. Latex foam pillows shall be prohibited;

24. The temperature of the hot water used for bathing and handwashing shall not exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit;

25. Equipment requiring drainage, such as ice machines, shall be drained to a sanitary connection; and

26. The temperature in the facility shall be kept at a minimum of 70 degrees Fahrenheit and a maximum of 85 degrees Fahrenheit when participants are in the facility.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43F-16.7