7 AAC 10.1055 - Incontinence care

(a) Except as provided in (b) of this section, an entity that provides incontinence care shall develop, and ensure that each caregiver follows, written incontinence care procedures that minimize the spread of disease and the risk of contamination to hands and surfaces. In addition, the entity shall ensure that

(1) sufficient quantities of incontinence pads are available and neatly stored;

(2) the entity has an adequate supply of additional bedding and mattress pads;

(3) an impervious bag is used for the disposal of soiled pads; and

(4) nonlatex gloves and handwashing supplies are available to prevent contamination, and are used in accordance with the universal precautions described in 7 AAC 10.1045.

(b) An assisted living home serving five or fewer residents is not required to have written procedures, but must ensure that procedures used minimize the spread of disease and the risk of contamination, and otherwise meet the requirements of this section.

Notes

7 AAC 10.1055

Eff. 6/23/2006, Register 178; am 7/1/2022, Register 242, July 2022

Authority:AS 18.05.010

AS 18.05.040

AS 44.29.020

AS 47.32.010

AS 47.32.030

AS 47.32.130

AS 47.32.140

AS 47.33.005

AS 47.33.010