R432-500-23. Housekeeping Services

(1) Organization.

There shall be housekeeping services to maintain a clean, sanitary, and healthful environment. If the facility contracts for housekeeping services with an outside agency, there shall be a signed, dated agreement that details all services provided. The housekeeping service shall meet all the requirements of this section.

(2) Policies and Procedures.

Written housekeeping policies and procedures shall be developed and implemented by the facility, and reviewed and updated annually.

(3) Personnel.

A sufficient number of housekeeping staff shall be employed to maintain both the exterior and interior of the facility in a safe, clean, orderly manner.

(4) Equipment and Supplies.

(a) Housekeeping equipment shall be suitable for institutional use and properly maintained.

(b) Cleaning solutions for floors shall be prepared according to manufacturer's instructions and be checked periodically to insure proper germicidal concentrations are maintained.

(c) There shall be sufficient numbers of noncombustible trash containers. Lids shall be provided where appropriate.

(d) Storage areas containing cleaning agents, bleaches, insecticides, or poisonous, dangerous, or flammable materials, shall be safeguarded. Toilet rooms shall not be used for storage.

(e) Throw or scatter rugs shall not be used in the main traffic areas of the facility or in exitways.