Rule 111-8-47-.14 - Environmental Sanitation and Housekeeping(1) Equipment and supplies for proper sanitation will be maintained on the premises.(2) Laundry shall be handled, stored and processed so that spread of infection will be minimized. A sufficient clean linen supply shall be insured at all times. Soiled linen shall not be permitted to accumulate.(3) The premises and all areas within the home shall be kept clean and free from debris. Ventilation openings, such as ports for exhaust fans, shall be equipped with covers that close automatically when the fan is not in operation. Doors and other openings shall be equipped and maintained to minimize the ingress of flies, insects and rodents.(4) Provision shall be made to maintain clean containers and store garbage in areas that are separate from food handling, food preparation and food storage area.(5) Sanitary containers, sputum cups, and other satisfactory individual containers must be provided when needed.(6) Each home shall have an infection control program which provides for policies, procedures and training programs. Great care should be exercised to prevent spread of infection by fomites or by infected person to person.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 111-8-47-.14
Ga. L. 1964, pp. 507. 612, as amended by Ga. L. 1969, p. 715 et seq., Ga. L. 1972, p. 1015 et seq., O.C.G.A. §§ 31-2-4et seq., 31-7-1et seq.
Original Rule entitled "Environmental Sanitation and Housekeeping" adopted. F. Jan. 27, 2017; eff. Feb. 16, 2017.