Type A
04/30/2022
Section Cited
CCR
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7 | (b) In addition to subsection (a), when one or more residents in the facility are diagnosed with a communicable disease, the following shall apply: (1) In addition to the requirements of subsection (a)(2), assigned staff and volunteers, regardless of having direct contact with clients, shall be required to perform enhanced environmental cleaning and disinfection to maintain a safe and sanitary environment and to prevent, contain, and mitigate the transmission of the communicable disease. Enhanced environmental cleaning and disinfection shall be of:
(A) all frequently touched surfaces such as doorknobs, handles, and shared items, as well as, (B) when one or more client(s) has a communicable disease, in any impacted areas, and immediately after contact with a client who has a communicable disease. (2) All staff and volunteers providing direct care to a resident who has a communicable disease shall wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to prevent exposure to infectious agents or chemicals through the respiratory system, skin, or mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, or mouth. PPE may include gloves, gowns, masks, respirators, shoe coverings and eye protection.
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7 | The licensee will develop a plan for notifiying and addressing outbreaks at the facility. The plan will be submitted to the department by POC date. |