Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 45, November 9, 2024
Section 567.3 - Policies and procedures(a) Only authorized persons, who are properly attired, shall be allowed in the surgical area.(b) Current written policies and procedures to assure definite and valid infection control shall include the following:(3) Sterilization and disinfection, including suitable equipment for routine and rapid sterilization.(4) Sterilized materials are packaged, labeled and dated in a consistent manner.(6) Cleaning of surgical suites prior to each operation.(7) Clean and soiled linen and utility rooms.(9) Traffic flow patterns.(10) Isolation protocols.(11) Staff health status requirements.(12) Infection control in-service education for personnel.(13) Recording and reporting of potential infection.(14) Bacteriological testing of potential infections, recording results and reporting to the quality assurance committee.(15) Admission criteria for patients with specific or suspected infections.(16) Patient postdischarge investigation.(17) Reporting of communicable diseases as required by § 27.2 (relating to specific identified reportable diseases, infections and conditions).The provisions of this §567.3 amended October 22, 1999, effective 11/22/1999, 29 Pa.B. 5583.