Utah Admin. Code R432-150-26 - Maintenance Services

(1) The licensee shall ensure that buildings, equipment, and grounds are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition and in good repair for the safety and well-being of each resident, staff, and visitor.

(2) For facility maintenance services the licensee shall ensure:

(a) any facility equipment is tested, calibrated, and maintained in accordance with manufacturer specifications;

(b) any spaces within buildings that house people, machinery, equipment, approaches to buildings, and parking lots have lighting;

(c) back-flow prevention devices are maintained in operating condition and tested according to manufacturer specifications;

(d) disposable and single use items are properly disposed of after use;

(e) documentation of testing or calibration conducted by an outside agency is available for OL review;

(f) emergency lighting and heat are provided to meet the needs of each resident in a facility that provides care for a resident who cannot be relocated in an emergency;

(g) entrances, exits, steps, ramps, and outside walkways are maintained in a safe condition with regard to snow, ice, and other hazards;

(h) functional flashlights are available for emergency use by staff;

(i) heating, air conditioning, and ventilating systems are maintained to provide comfortable temperatures;

(j) hot water temperature controls automatically regulate temperatures of hot water delivered to plumbing fixtures used by a resident and hot water is delivered to public and resident care areas at temperatures between 105-115 degrees F;

(k) if the licensee contracts for maintenance services, there is a signed and dated agreement that details each service provided and the contracted maintenance service meets each requirement of this section;

(j) nursing equipment and supplies are available as determined by facility policy in accordance with the needs of each resident;

(l) testing frequency and calibration documentation is available for OL review;

(m) the administrator employs a person, qualified by experience and training, to be in charge of facility maintenance;

(n) the licensee develops and implements a written maintenance program, that includes preventive maintenance, to ensure the continued operation of the facility and sanitary practices throughout the facility;

(o) the premises are free from vermin and rodents;

(p) there is at least one first aid kit available at a specified location in the facility accompanied by a current edition of a first aid manual approved by the American Red Cross or the American Medical Association;

(q) there is at least one Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) approved spill or clean-up kit for blood-borne pathogens; and

(r) vehicles used to transport a resident is:

(i) equipped with a first aid kit and current version of a first aid manual approved by the American Red Cross or the American Medical Association;

(ii) equipped with individual, size-appropriate safety restraints including seat belts that are installed and used in accordance with manufacturer specifications; and

(iii) licensed with a current vehicle registration and safety inspection.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R432-150-26

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-01, effective 12/12/2023 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2025-05, effective 2/18/2025