Utah Admin. Code R432-100-38 - Housekeeping Services
(1) The licensee
shall provide housekeeping services to maintain a clean, safe, sanitary, and
healthful environment in the hospital.
(2) If the licensee contracts for
housekeeping services with an outside service, the licensee shall secure a
signed and dated agreement that details the services provided.
(3) The licensee shall provide safe and
secure storage of cleaners and chemicals and keep cleaners and chemicals stored
in areas that may be accessible to patients secure in accordance with hospital
policy.
(4) The licensee shall
ensure that storage and supplies in each area of the hospital are stored at
least four inches off the floor, and at least 18 inches below the lowest
portion of the sprinkler system.
(5) Personnel engaged in housekeeping or
laundry services may not be engaged simultaneously in food service or patient
care.
(6) If personnel work in food
or direct patient care services, the licensee shall establish and follow a
hospital policy to govern the transition from housekeeping services to patient
care.
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