Utah Admin. Code R432-500-25 - General Maintenance

(1) The licensee shall ensure equipment used in the facility is approved by the Underwriter's Laboratories, a global safety certification company in the United States, and meet any applicable Utah Occupational Safety and Health Act requirements in effect at the time of purchase.

(2) The licensee shall ensure the general maintenance of the facility complies with the following:

(a) draperies, carpets, and furniture are maintained clean and in good repair;

(b) electrical systems including appliances, cords, equipment, call systems, switches, and grounding systems are maintained to ensure safe functioning;

(c) heating and cooling systems are inspected and documented annually to ensure safe operation;

(d) written records of maintenance on high intensity (90%) filters and humidifiers are kept;

(e) heating equipment are capable to maintain 80 degrees F.;

(f) cooling equipment are capable to maintain 74 degrees F.;

(g) electric circuits are tested annually to show that phase, voltage, amperage, grounding, and load balancing are as required;

(h) grounding systems in operating rooms are tested and documented monthly;

(i) medical gas systems are inspected quarterly;

(j) steam systems driving autoclaves and other sterilization equipment are tested regularly to ensure proper operating temperatures, volumes, and pressures. Gauges are tested annually;

(k) any switch-over devices, relays, breakers, outlets, and receptacles in the emergency system are tested quarterly;

(l) air supplies, main burners, and stack afterburners are inspected annually;

(m) any new equipment is tested before use;

(n) any patient care equipment is tested as specified in facility policy but at least according to manufacturer's specifications;

(o) any other electric and electronic equipment is tested at least annually;

(p) any testing and inspections of systems and equipment is done by individuals with specialized training of the equipment they are testing;

(q) records are maintained for inspections and testing;

(r) maintenance work performed is documented. Any required records including maintenance, safety inspections, and drill schedules are retained for two years or from the date of the last major inspection;

(s) any buildings, fixtures, equipment, spaces, and sanitation systems are maintained in operable condition;

(t) any poisonous chemical is properly labeled and is be stored with patient care items; and

(u) any air filters installed in heating, air conditioning, and ventilation systems, are inspected and filters replaced as needed to maintain the systems in operating condition.

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Utah Admin. Code R432-500-25

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-17, effective 8/10/2023