R432-600-22. Housekeeping Services

  (1) There shall be adequate housekeeping services to maintain a clean, sanitary, and healthful environment in the facility.

  (2) Written housekeeping policies and procedures shall be developed and implemented by each facility, and reviewed and updated as necessary.

  (3) The facility shall employ housekeeping staff to maintain both the exterior and interior of the facility in a safe, clean, orderly manner.

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

  (5) Cleaning solutions for floors shall be prepared in proper strengths according to the manufacturer's instructions and be checked to insure that the proper germicidal concentrations are maintained.

  (6) There shall be sufficient number of noncombustible trash containers. Lids shall be provided where appropriate.

  (7) Storage areas containing cleaning agents, bleaches, insecticides, or poisonous, dangerous, or flammable materials, shall be stored in a locked area to prevent unauthorized access. Toilet rooms shall not be used as storage places.