Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 111-8-62-.23 - Infection Control, Sanitation and Supplies

(1) The home must have a supply of first-aid materials available for use. This supply must include, at a minimum, gloves, band aids, thermometer, tape, gauze, and an antiseptic.

(2) A home must provide hand-sanitizing agents or soap and water at the sinks, clean towels and toilet tissue at each commode.

(3) Hand washing facilities provided in both kitchen and bathroom areas must include hot and cold running water, soap, and clean towels.

(4) The home must have an effective infection control program which includes, at least the following:

(a) Training provided to staff on effective measures for minimizing the spread of infections and food borne illnesses.

(b) Responding to disease outbreaks appropriately and participating in infection control investigations.

(c) Staff demonstrating their understanding and use of proper infection control practices in their delivery of care to the residents.

(d) Enforcing work and return to work policies to minimize the spread of infection and illnesses.

(f) Providing notices as recommended by public health regarding outbreaks and infestation issues to residents, staff and any visitors. Homes licensed for twenty-five (25) or more beds must meet the notification requirements of the Rules and Regulations for Disaster Preparedness Plans, Chapter 111-8-16.

(5) The home must have an adequate supply of sanitizing and cleaning agents, e.g. effective hand hygiene products, hand soap, laundry soap, household disinfectants and other cleaning materials, properly stored to prevent accidental ingestion but available for and properly used in the home to minimize the spread of infections.

(6) Residents' private living spaces or bedrooms must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after residents move out of the rooms.

(7) The home must clean the residents' private living spaces periodically and as needed to ensure that the space does not pose a health hazard.

(8) Homes licensed for twenty-five (25) or more beds must follow the additional infection control requirements set forth in the Rules and Regulations for Disaster Preparedness Plans, Chapter 111-8-16, regarding pandemic plans, supplies and policies and procedures.

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 111-8-62-.23

O.C.G.A. §§ 31-2-7, 31-2-9, 31-7-2.1, 31-7-12.3, 31-7-12.5.

Original Rule entitled "Temperature Conditions" adopted. F. Nov. 19, 2009; eff. Dec. 9, 2009. Amended: New Title "Infection Control, Sanitation and Supplies". F. Dec. 19, 2012; eff. Jan. 8, 2013. Amended: F. Aug. 24, 2021; eff. Sept. 13, 2021.