Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.03.14.530

Current through September 2, 2024

Section 16.03.14.530 - MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY

The hospital shall be equipped and maintained to protect the health and safety of the patient, personnel, and visitors.

01.Maintenance. The hospital shall have a written preventive maintenance program to include at least the following elements:

a. Designation of person responsible for maintaining the hospital; and

b. Written preventive maintenance procedure and appropriate inspection interval shall be made for at least the following:

i. Heating systems; and

ii. Air conditioning/mechanical systems; and

iii. Electrical systems; and

iv. Vacuum systems and gas systems; and

v. All air filters in heating, air conditioning and ventilating systems; and

vi. Equipment related directly and indirectly to patient care, and any other equipment.

02.Safety. The hospital shall have a safety committee and shall be responsible for at least the following:

a. There shall be comprehensive written safety procedures for all areas of the hospital that shall include the safe use of equipment and handling of patients; and

b. Safety orientation of new employees; and

c. Establishment of an incident/accident system for all patients, personnel and visitors, to include:

i. Reporting procedure; and

ii. Investigation of incidents; and

iii. Documentation of investigation and disposition.

Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.03.14.530

Effective March 17, 2022