Or. Admin. Code § 309-040-0375 - Sanitation
(1) The water
supply in the home must meet the requirements of the current Authority rules
governing domestic water supplies:
(a) A
municipal water supply must be utilized if available;
(b) When the home is not served by an
approved municipal water system, a sanitarian or a technician from a laboratory
accredited for well water testing must collect and test a sample for total
coliform bacteria at least quarterly, and nitrate at least annually, and
reported to the Division. For adverse test results, repeat samples and
corrective action must be taken to assure compliance with water quality
standards. Water testing and any necessary corrective action to ensure water is
suitable for drinking must be completed at the provider's expense. Public
notice must be given whenever a violation of the water quality standards
occurs, and records of water testing must be retained for three
years.
(2) All floors,
walls, ceilings, windows, furniture, and equipment must be kept in good repair,
clean, neat, and orderly.
(3) Each
bathtub, shower, lavatory, and toilet must be kept clean, in good repair, and
regularly sanitized.
(4) Kitchen
sinks may not be used for the disposal of cleaning wastewater.
(5) Soiled linens and clothing must be stored
in an area or container separate from kitchens, dining areas, clean linens,
clothing, and food.
(a) All soiled linens
designated for cleaning and sanitation must be stored separately from soiled
linens designated for personal hygiene.
(6) All necessary measures must be taken to
prevent rodents and insects from entering the home. Should pests be found in
the home, appropriate action must be taken to eliminate them. All occurrences
of bedbugs must be reported to the local Public Health Division and the
CMHP.
(7) The grounds of the
facility must be kept orderly and reasonably free of litter, unused articles,
and refuse.
(a) Outdoor walkways must be free
of trip hazards.
(b) Fencing, if
present on the property, must meet minimum standards for safety.
(c) Roofing and gutters must be free of
debris and moss buildup
(d) All
decks, railing, and siding must have a weather resistant coating free of cracks
and chips.
(8) Garbage
and refuse receptacles must be clean, durable, watertight, insect and rodent
proof, and must be kept covered with tight-fitting lids. All garbage and solid
waste must be disposed of at least weekly and in compliance with the current
rules of the Department of Environmental Quality.
(9) All sewage and liquid wastes must be
disposed of in accordance with the Plumbing Code to a municipal sewage system
where such facilities are available. If a municipal sewage system is not
available, sewage and liquid wastes must be collected, treated, and disposed of
in compliance with the current rules of the Department of Environmental
Quality. Sewage lines and septic tanks or other non-municipal sewage disposal
systems, where applicable, must be maintained in good working order.
(10) Biohazard waste must be stored and
disposed of in compliance with the rules of the Department of Environmental
Quality as described in OAR
340-100-0002.
(11) Precautions must be taken to prevent the
spread of infectious or communicable diseases as defined by the Centers for
Disease Control and to minimize or eliminate exposure to known health hazards:
(a) In accordance with OAR
437-002-0368 through 2226 of the
Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Code, program staff must employ universal
precautions whereby all human blood and certain body fluids are treated as if
known to be infectious for HIV, HBV, and other blood borne pathogens;
(b) Bathroom facilities must be equipped with
an adequate supply of toilet paper, soap, and towels.
(12) If pets or other household animals exist
at the home, sanitation practices must be implemented to prevent health
hazards:
(a) These animals must be vaccinated
in accordance with the recommendations of a licensed veterinarian. Proof of
such vaccinations must be maintained on the premises;
(b) Animals not confined in enclosures must
be under control and maintained in a manner that does not adversely impact
residents or others.
Notes
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 413.042
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 443.705 - 443.825
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