Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 71631 - Housekeeping

(a) Each hospital shall make provision for the routine cleaning of articles and surfaces such as furniture, floors, walls, ceilings, supply and exhaust grills and lighting fixtures.

(b) There shall be written routines and procedures developed and maintained to include but not be limited to the following:

(1) Daily cleaning of patient areas, nurses' stations, work areas, halls, entrances, storage areas, restrooms, laundry, pharmacy, offices, etc.

(2) Daily cleaning of specialized areas.

(3) Daily cleaning of isolation areas.

(4) Daily cleaning of kitchen and associated areas.

(5) Weekly cleaning of such things as radiators, clocks, pictures, ventilators, curtains, draperies, etc.

(6) Monthly and as necessary cleaning of walls and ceilings.

(7) Terminal cleaning of patient unit upon discharge of patient.

(c) There shall be sufficient housekeeping cleaning supplies and equipment provided.

(1) Housekeeping cleaning supplies, other than in bulk, and equipment shall be stored in housekeeping rooms.

(2) A detergent germicide shall be used for all cleaning and dusting purposes.

(3) Mop heads shall be removable and changed at least daily.

(d) There shall be sufficient housekeeping personnel to maintain the interior of the hospital in a safe, clean, orderly, attractive manner and free from offensive odors.

(e) A person qualified by experience and training shall be designated to be in charge of housekeeping service.

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Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 71631