37 Tex. Admin. Code § 343.272 - Facility Maintenance, Cleanliness, and Appearance
(a) Housekeeping Plan. The facility shall
implement a written housekeeping plan and provide verification for the
maintenance of a clean and sanitary facility that promotes a safe and secure
environment for residents.
(1) The plan shall
include:
(A) a schedule for periodic and
routine cleaning and housekeeping, including:
(i) the identification of staff and resident
responsibilities; and
(ii) the
regular cleaning and disinfection of toilet and shower areas currently in
use;
(B) a requirement
for routine pest and vermin control; and
(C) a requirement for facility staff to
conduct a weekly cleaning, safety, and maintenance inspection of all areas of
the facility that are currently in use.
(2) The housekeeping plan shall be accessible
to facility staff.
(b)
Maintenance. The facility administrator shall be responsible for ensuring that
the interior physical plant, exterior grounds, and all equipment are in proper
repair and safely functioning including the following requirements:
(1) repairs shall be made promptly to all
furniture, fixtures, and equipment currently in use that are not in safe
working order;
(2) all surfaces in
facility areas currently being used shall be regularly maintained and repaired
if damaged and shall be reasonably free from graffiti and markings, excluding
minor damage from reasonable and expected wear and tear from normal use;
and
(3) all exterior grounds
currently used for programmatic purposes or accessed by staff, residents, or
visitors shall be free from any health and safety hazards and shall be
appropriately maintained to ensure safe use by residents, staff, and
visitors.
(c)
Cleanliness. All areas of the facility where residents reside or participate in
programming or services shall be clean, sanitary, and reasonably free from
debris, rodents, insects, and strong, offensive, or foul odors.
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