Section 8-9 - Infection Control (a) The provider shall maintain a safe and sanitary environment for residents and staff. This shall include but not be limited to: - (i) Staff shall practice judicious handwashing when there is direct contact with residents or their food.
- (ii) Bathrooms shall have soap and toilet paper. Paper towels or a hand blower or rack space adequate for each resident using the bathroom to hang his/her personal towel. Use of a common towel is prohibited.
- (iii) Clean drinking glasses shall be available for the residents. Common drinking glasses are prohibited.
- (iv) Each resident shall have an individual comb, toothbrush, towels and washcloths.
- (v) Housekeeping practices and procedures shall be employed to keep the home free of offensive odors and accumulations of dirt and dust.
- (vi) Floors shall be maintained clean.
- (vii) Garbage and trash shall be stored in tightly covered containers.
- (viii) The home shall be maintained free of insects, rodents and other vermin.
- (ix) Private water systems shall be tested and found to be safe and potable before a license will be granted. Subsequent testing for safety and potability will be done monthly and records retained for at least two (2) years.
- (x) Linens and laundry. Laundry service for residents personal clothing shall be provided. Two complete changes of clean bed linen shall be on hand for each licensed bed. The use of torn or unclean bed linen is prohibited. Measures will be taken to ensure that residents clothing is not lost or misplaced in the process of laundering.
- (A) Bed linen will be changed as necessary but at least weekly. Additional blankets or pillows will be provided as the need arises. Rubber or water protective sheets shall be used if needed.
- (B) All linens and laundry shall be bagged or placed in a hamper before being transported to the laundry area.
- (C) Soiled linens shall not be transported through, sorted, processed or stored in kitchens, food preparation areas or food storage areas.