Section 11-93-16 - Infection control(a) There shall be an active hospital-wide infection control program to prevent, identify, and control infections acquired in the hospital or brought into the hospital from the community, with specific written infection control policies and procedures for all services throughout the hospital.(b) A system for reporting, evaluating and maintaining records of infection among patients and personnel shall be established.(c) Policies and procedures shall be written defining the specific indications for isolation in relation to the medical condition involved.(d) There shall be written procedures which outline proper isolation techniques and practices.(e) Isolation facilities shall be available for all services.(f) Isolation rooms shall have accommodations for one patient only and shall have: (1) An adjoining toilet room with nurses' call system, a washbasin and toilet.(2) The washbasin shall be provided with controls not requiring direct contact of the hands for operation.(g) Provision shall be made in each isolation room for visual observation of the patient by staff. (1) By means of the view window located in door or walls of the room; or(2) By an approved mechanical system, i.e., closed circuit television monitoring.(h) Appropriate attire (gowns, masks, etc.) if needed shall be available to staff and visitors immediately outside of the isolation room. Containers for used attire shall also be made available.(i) All infectious waste, as defined in Administrative Rules chapter 11-104, shall be handled, treated, transported, stored, and disposed of in accordance with the rules and procedures delineated in chapter 11-104.(j) Policies and practices recommended by the Centers for Disease Control regarding "universal precautions for prevention of transmission of human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B virus and other blood borne pathogens in health care settings MMWR June 1988" shall be observed.[Eff. 3/3/86; am AUG 3, 1992] (Auth: HRS §§ 321-9, 321-11) (Imp: HRS §§ 321-9, 321-11)