Utah Admin. Code R432-100-36 - Central Supply Services

(1) The licensee shall ensure a central supply service supervisor is qualified for the position by education, training, and experience.

(2)

(a) The licensee shall provide central service space and equipment for the cleaning, disinfecting, packaging, sterilizing, storing, and distribution of medical and surgical patient care supplies.

(b) The licensee shall ensure the hospital central service area provides the following:

(i) a decontamination area that is separated by a barrier or divider to allow the receiving, cleaning, and disinfection functions to be performed separately from other central service functions;

(ii) a linen assembly or pack-making area that has ventilation to control lint and the linen assembly or pack-making area is separated from the general sterilization and processing area; and

(iii) a sterilization area that contains hospital sterilizers with approved controls and safety features and the licensee ensures;

(A) the accuracy of the sterilizers' performance is checked by a method that includes a permanent record of each run;

(B) the sterilizers are tested by biological monitors at least weekly; and

(C) if gas sterilizers are used, they are inspected, maintained, and operated in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

(3) The licensee shall separate the storage area into sterile and non-sterile areas and ensure the following:

(a) the storage area has temperature and humidity controls;

(b) the storage area is free of excessive moisture and dust; and

(c) outside shipping cartons are not stored in this area.

(4) Staff shall wipe countertops and tables with a broad spectrum disinfectant during each shift that the central service area is staffed.

(5) Staff shall issue and launder any apparel worn in central supply according to hospital policy.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R432-100-36

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2016-5, effective 2/10/2016 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-14, effective 7/6/2023 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2025-01, effective 12/27/2024