Haw. Code R. § 11-99-65 - Infection control

(a) Provision shall be made for isolating residents with infectious diseases, until appropriate transfer can be made.

(1) There shall be a written policy which outlines proper isolation and infection control techniques and practices.

(2) At least one single bedroom shall be designated for an isolation room as needed and shall have:

(A) An adjoining toilet room with nurses' call system, a lavatory and toilet.

(B) The lavatory shall be provided with controls not requiring direct contact of the hands for operation.

(C) Appropriate methods for cleaning or disposing of contaminated materials and equipment.

(b) Provision shall be made in each isolation room for visual observation of the resident:

(1) By means of the view window located in door or walls of the room.

(2) By an approved mechanical system, i.e., closed circuit television monitoring.

(c) There shall be appropriate policies and procedures written and implemented for the prevention and control of infections and the isolation of infectious residents.

Notes

Haw. Code R. § 11-99-65

[Eff. APR 29, 1985] (Auth: HRS §§ 321-9, 321-10, 321-11, 333-53) (Imp: HRS § 333-53)