26 Tex. Admin. Code § 511.74 - Sanitary Conditions and Hygienic Practices
(a) A limited
services rural hospital (LSRH) shall follow universal precautions for all
patient care activities in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations Title 29
§1910.1030(d)(1) - (3) (relating to Bloodborne Pathogens) and Texas Health
and Safety Code Chapter 85, Subchapter I (relating to Prevention of
Transmission of HIV and Hepatitis B Virus by Infected Health Care
Workers).
(b) An LSRH shall
develop, implement, and enforce policies and procedures to provide and actively
monitor a safe, functional, comfortable, and sanitary environment that
minimizes or prevents transmission of infectious diseases for all patients,
visitors, and the public.
(1) The LSRH shall
clean blood spills immediately or as soon as is practical with a disposable
cloth and an appropriate chemical disinfectant.
(2) The surface shall be subjected to
intermediate-level disinfection in accordance with the manufacturer's
directions for use, if a commercial liquid chemical disinfectant is
used.
(3) When a solution of
chlorine bleach (sodium hypochlorite) is used, the solution shall be at least
1:100 sodium hypochlorite and mixed in accordance with the manufacturer's
directions for use. The surface to be treated shall be compatible with this
type of chemical treatment.
(4) The
LSRH shall use dedicated cleaning supplies (i.e., mop, bucket) for the cleaning
of blood spills.
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