R432-750-40. Housekeeping Services

(1) The hospice must provide housekeeping services to maintain a clean, sanitary, and healthful environment.

(2) If the hospice contracts for housekeeping services with an outside entity, the hospice must obtain a signed and dated agreement that details the services provided.

(3) The hospice must provide safe, secure storage of cleaners and chemicals. In areas with potential access by children or confused disoriented patients, cleaners and chemicals must be locked in a secure area to prevent unauthorized access.

(4) Personnel engaged in housekeeping or laundry services may not be concurrently engaged in food service or patient care.

(5) The hospice must establish and implement policies and procedures to govern the transition of housekeeping personnel to food service or direct patient care duties.