R432-150-26. Housekeeping Services

(1) The facility must provide a safe, clean, comfortable environment, allowing the resident to use personal belongings to create a homelike environment.

(a) Cleaning agents, bleaches, insecticides, poisonous, dangerous, or flammable materials must be stored in a locked area to prevent unauthorized access.

(b) The facility must provide adequate housekeeping services and sufficient personnel to maintain a clean and sanitary environment.

(i) Personnel engaged in housekeeping or laundry services cannot be engaged concurrently in food service or resident care.

(ii) If housekeeping personnel also work in food services or direct patient care services, the facility must develop and implement employee hygiene and infection control measures to maintain a safe, sanitary environment.