Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-10-1712 - Physical Plant, Environmental Services, and Equipment Standards

A. If applicable, an administrator shall ensure that a health care institution:

1. Is in a building that:

a. Has a certificate of occupancy from the local jurisdiction; and

b. Is free of any plumbing, electrical, ventilation, mechanical, or structural hazard that may jeopardize the health or safety of a patient;

2. Has a living room accessible at all times to a patient;

3. Has a dining area furnished for group meals that is accessible to the provider, patients, and any other individuals present in the health care institution;

4. Has:

a. At least one bathroom for each six individuals residing in the health care institution, including patients; and

b. A bathroom accessible for use by a patient that contains:

i. A working sink with running water, and

ii. A working toilet that flushes and has a seat; and

5. Has equipment and supplies to maintain a patient's personal hygiene that are accessible to the patient.

B. An administrator shall ensure that:

1. A health care institution's premises are:

a. Sufficient to provide the health care institution's scope of services;

b. Cleaned and disinfected according to the health care institution's policies and procedures to prevent, minimize, and control illness and infection;

c. Clean and free from accumulations of dirt, garbage, and rubbish; and

d. Free from a condition or situation that may cause an individual to suffer physical injury;

2. If a health care institution collects urine or stool specimens from a patient, the health care institution has at least one bathroom that:

a. Contains:

i. A working sink with running water,

ii. A working toilet that flushes and has a seat,

iii. Toilet tissue,

iv. Soap for hand washing,

v. Paper towels or a mechanical air hand dryer,

vi. Lighting, and

vii. A means of ventilation; and

b. Is for the exclusive use of the health care institution;

3. A pest control program that complies with A.A.C. R3-8-201(C)(4) is implemented and documented;

4. If pets or animals are allowed in the health care institution, pets or animals are:

a. Controlled to prevent endangering the patients and to maintain sanitation;

b. Licensed consistent with local ordinances; and

c. For a dog or a cat, vaccinated against rabies;

5. A smoke-free environment is maintained on the premises;

6. A refrigerator used to store a medication is:

a. Maintained in working order, and

b. Only used to store medications;

7. Equipment at the health care institution is:

a. Sufficient to provide the health care institution's scope of service;

b. Maintained in working condition;

c. Used according to the manufacturer's recommendations; and

d. If applicable, tested and calibrated according to the manufacturer's recommendations or, if there are no manufacturer's recommendations, as specified in policies and procedures;

8. Documentation of an equipment test, calibration, and repair is maintained for at least 12 months after the date of testing, calibration, or repair; and

9. Combustible or flammable liquids and hazardous materials stored by the health care institution are stored in the original labeled containers or safety containers in a storage area that is locked and inaccessible to patients.

Notes

Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-10-1712

Adopted effective July 24, 1978 (Supp. 78-4). Section repealed, new Section adopted effective July 6, 1994 (Supp. 94-3). Section repealed; new Section adopted effective July 6, 1994 (Supp. 94-3). Section repealed; new Section made by exempt rulemaking at 19 A.A.R. 2015, effective October 1, 2013 (Supp. 13-2). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 20 A.A.R. 1409, effective 7/1/2014. Amended by final expedited rulemaking at 25 A.A.R. 259, effective 1/8/2019.