Section 325.21328. Autoclaves; personal cleanliness of personnel; water closet room accommodation of wheelchair and attendant; soap and towels for employees and visitors.


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  • (1) An autoclave shall be provided in all homes reusing medical supplies which require sterilization between uses.

    (2)    Personnel shall wear clean garments, maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness, and conform to hygienic practices while on duty.

    (3)   At least 1 patient water closet room on a patient floor where wheelchair patients are located shall be of sufficient size to accommodate wheelchair, patient, and attendant.

    (4)   Soap and single use towels shall be available for the use of employees and visitors at all times. Use of a common towel is  prohibited.

History: 1981 AACS.