N.J. Admin. Code § 8:31B-4.107

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 8:31B-4.107 - Housekeeping (HKP)

(a) Functions:

1. Housekeeping is responsible for the maintenance of a clean and sanitary environment in the institution. The cost of routine cleansing of all areas, excluding Dietary (DTY) and Boiler Room (RPM) should be included in Housekeeping. The cost of housekeeping to non-acute care areas N.J.A.C. 8:31B-4.62 through 4.66 gift and coffee shops, N.J.A.C. 8:31B-4.62 through 4.66 offices rented or maintained for fund raising, N.J.A.C. 8:31B-4.67 or non-approved education N.J.A.C. 8:31B-4.62 through 4.66, and research programs N.J.A.C. 8:31B-4.64(b), and for the room and board of employees, students, or others N.J.A.C. 8:31B-4.62 through 4.66, as well as the expense and revenue of providing housekeeping to entities outside of the hospital N.J.A.C. 8:31B-4.62 through 4.66 should not be reported here, but should be reported per N.J.A.C. 8:31B-4.131. Specialized clean-up activities associated with direct care of patients in nursing units and outpatient and ancillary centers should be reported in those centers.

2. Functions include maid service; janitorial service; transporting trash to plant staging areas; mopping, stripping and waxing floors; washing of walls, ceilings, partitions and windows (inside and outside); stripping, disinfecting and making beds; and moving furniture and fixtures.

(b) Statistics: Hours of Services.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:31B-4.107