Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-10-2117 - Environmental Standards
A. An
administrator shall ensure the recovery care center's infection control
policies and procedures include:
1.
Development and implementation of a written plan for preventing, detecting,
reporting, and controlling communicable diseases and infection;
2. Handling and disposal of biohazardous
medical waste; and
3.
Sterilization, disinfection, and storage of medical equipment and
supplies.
B. An
administrator shall ensure that:
1. A
recovery care center's premises and equipment are:
a. Cleaned and disinfected according to
policies and procedures or manufacturer's instructions to prevent, minimize,
and control illness or infection; and
b. Free from a condition or situation that
may cause a patient or an individual to suffer physical injury;
2. A pest control program is
implemented and documented;
3.
Equipment used to provide recovery care services is:
a. Maintained in working order;
b. Tested and calibrated according to the
manufacturer's recommendations or, if there are no manufacturer's
recommendations, as specified in policies and procedures; and
c. Used according to the manufacturer's
recommendations;
4.
Documentation of equipment testing, calibration, and repair is maintained for
at least 12 months after the date of the testing, calibration, or
repair;
5. Biohazardous medical
waste is identified, stored, and disposed of according to 18 A.A.C. 13, Article
14 and policies and procedures;
6.
Soiled linen and clothing are:
a. Collected in
a manner to minimize or prevent contamination;
b. Bagged at the site of use; and
c. Maintained separate from clean linen and
clothing and away from food storage, kitchen, or dining areas;
7. Garbage and refuse are:
a. Stored in covered containers lined with
plastic bags, and
b. Removed from
the premises at least once a week;
8. Heating and cooling systems maintain the
recovery care center at a temperature between 70° F and 84°
F;
9. Common areas:
a. Are lighted to assure the safety of
patients, and
b. Have lighting
sufficient to allow personnel members to monitor patient activity;
10. The supply of hot and cold
water is sufficient to meet the personal hygiene needs of patients and the
cleaning and sanitation requirements in this Article;
11. Oxygen containers are secured in an
upright position;
12. Poisonous or
toxic materials stored by the recovery care center are maintained in labeled
containers in a locked area separate from food preparation and storage, dining
areas, and medications and are inaccessible to patients;
13. Combustible or flammable liquids and
hazardous materials stored by the recovery care center are stored in the
original labeled containers or safety containers in a locked area inaccessible
to patients;
14. If pets or animals
are allowed in the recovery care center, pets or animals are:
a. Controlled to prevent endangering the
patients and to maintain sanitation; and
b. Licensed consistent with local
ordinances;
15. If a
water source that is not regulated under 18 A.A.C. 4 by the Arizona Department
of Environmental Quality is used:
a. The water
source is tested at least once every 12 months for total coliform bacteria and
fecal coliform or E. coli bacteria;
b. If necessary, corrective action is taken
to ensure the water is safe to drink; and
c. Documentation of testing is retained for
at least 12 months after the date of the test; and
16. If a non-municipal sewage system is used,
the sewage system is in working order and is maintained according to applicable
state laws and rules.
C.
An administrator shall ensure that:
1.
Smoking tobacco products is not permitted within a recovery care center;
and
2. Smoking tobacco products may
be permitted outside a recovery care center if:
a. Signs designating smoking areas are
conspicuously posted, and
b.
Smoking is prohibited in areas where combustible materials are stored or in
use.
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