Rule 111-8-63-.23 - Infection Control, Sanitation and Supplies(1) The assisted living community must have an effective infection control program which includes, at a minimum, the following: (a) training provided to staff on effective measures for minimizing the spread of infections and food borne illnesses;(b) responding to disease outbreaks appropriately and participating in infection control investigations;(c) staff demonstrating their understanding and use of proper infection control practices in their delivery of care to the residents;(d) enforcing work and return to work policies to minimize the spread of infection and illnesses; and(e) implementing the additional infection control requirements set forth in the Rules and Regulations for Disaster Preparedness Plans, Chapter 111-8-16, regarding pandemic plans, supplies and policies and procedures.(2) The assisted living community must have an adequate supply of sanitizing and cleaning agents, e.g.. effective hand hygiene products, hand soap, laundry soap, household disinfectants and other cleaning materials, available and used in the assisted living community to minimize the spread of infections.(3) Toilet tissue, soap, hot and cold running water and clean towels must be available for use wherever commodes are located.(4) The assisted living community must have a supply of first-aid materials available for use. This supply must include, at a minimum, gloves, band aids, thermometer, tape, gauze, and an antiseptic.(5) The storage and disposal of bio-medical and hazardous wastes must comply with applicable federal, state, and local rules and/or standards.(6) Solid waste which is not disposed of by mechanical means must be stored in vermin-proof, leak-proof, nonabsorbent containers with close-fitting covers until removed. Waste must be removed from the kitchen at least daily and from the premises at least weekly.(7) An insect, rodent or pest control program must be maintained and conducted in a manner which continually protects the health of residents.(8) Residents' private living spaces or bedrooms must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after residents move out of the rooms.(9) The assisted living community must clean the residents' private living spaces periodically and as needed to ensure that the space does not pose a health hazard.(10) The assisted living community must notify residents of infectious disease outbreaks or incidents as specified in the Rules and Regulations for Disaster Preparedness Plans, Chapter 111-8-16.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 111-8-63-.23
O.C.G.A. §§ 31-2-7, 31-2-8, 31-7-1 et seq.
Original Rule entitled "Infection Control, Sanitation and Supplies" adopted. F. Dec. 13, 2012; eff. Jan. 2, 2012.Amended: F. Aug. 24, 2021; eff. Sept. 13, 2021.