N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43A-14.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:43A-14.6 - Maintenance of sterile processing environment

(a) The following environmental surfaces shall be maintained as follows in decontamination and clean processing areas:

1. Hard surface floors shall be kept clean.

2. Walls shall be cleaned of spills and splashes as necessary.

3. Ceilings, ventilation system vents, and sterilizer vents shall be clean and free from dust.

4. Storage shelves shall be kept clean.

5. All horizontal surfaces shall be disinfected each shift and as needed.

(b) There shall be separation between clean and contaminated work areas and activities.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43A-14.6

Repeal and New Rule, R.2004 d.299, effective 8/2/2004.
See: 35 N.J.R. 2838(a), 36 N.J.R. 3529(a).
Section was "Regulated medical waste".