Kan. Admin. Regs. § 26-52-31 - Animals
Each licensee shall develop and implement policies and procedures for animals kept on the center premises, and shall comply with requirements for any animals on the center premises:
(a) The pet area shall be maintained in a
sanitary manner, with no evidence of flea, tick, or worm infestation.
(b) No animal shall be in the food
preparation area.
(c) Except for an
assistance dog as defined in
K.S.A. 39-1113, and amendments thereto, each
domesticated dog and each domesticated cat shall have a current rabies
vaccination given by a veterinarian. A record of all vaccinations and
veterinary care shall be kept on file at the center.
(d) Except for an assistance dog as defined
in K.S.A. 39-1113, and amendments thereto, each animal
that is in contact with any patient shall meet the following conditions:
(1) Be in good health, with no evidence of
disease; and
(2) be friendly and
pose no apparent threat to the health, safety, and welfare of
patients.
(e) Except for
an assistance dog as defined in
K.S.A. 39-1113, and amendments thereto, each
licensee shall notify patients at the time of admission, existing staff
members, new staff members at the time of hire, and volunteers that an animal
is being kept on the premises.
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