N.M. Admin. Code § 8.321.11.37

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 8.321.11.37 - INFECTION CONTROL

A. The CTC shall develop and implement policies and procedures for infection control and prevention. Policies shall include: educational course requirements; decontamination; disinfection and storage of sterile supplies; cleaning; and laundry requirements, and address the following:

(1) universal precautions when handling blood, body substances, excretions, secretions;

(2) proper disposal of biohazards;

(3) proper hand washing techniques;

(4) prevention and treatment of needle stick or sharp injuries; and

(5) the management of common illness likely to be emergent in the CTC service setting and specific procedures to manage infectious diseases.

B. The CTC's infection control risk assessment and plan is reviewed annually for effectiveness and revision, if necessary.

C. Staff shall be trained in and shall adhere to infection control practices, the release of confidential information and reporting requirements related to infectious diseases.

D. Where cleaning and decontamination of equipment and supplies are performed in the same room where clean or sterile supplies and equipment are stored, there shall be a physical separation of the clean or sterile supplies and equipment.

E. All special waste including blood, body fluids, sharps and biological indicators shall be disposed of in accordance with OSHA and the New Mexico environment department standards for biohazardous waste.

F. Each CTC shall have policies and procedures for the handling, processing, storing and transporting of clean and dirty laundry.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.321.11.37

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 12, June 25, 2024, eff. 7/1/2024