RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR HOSPICE IN ARKANSAS

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RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR HOSPICE IN ARKANSAS 7. Storage In accordance with State and Federal laws, all drugs and biologicals are locked and stored under proper temperature controls and only authorized personnel shall have access to the keys. Scheduled drugs shall be maintained as required by Federal and State regulations. E. Linen. 8. Drug Disposal Controlled substances no longer required by a patient residing in an inpatient hospice shall be disposed of by returning unused medications and a Report of Drugs Surrendered Form to Pharmacy Services and Drug Control, Arkansas Department of Health and Human Services and Human Services. The hospice has available at all times a quantity of linen essential for proper care and comfort of patients. Linens are handled, stored, processed, and transported in such a manner as to prevent the spread of infection. F. Pet Therapy Therapy animals (Birds, cats, dogs, and other animals) may be permitted to visit in the patient’s room and shall not negatively affect the well being of others. Animals shall have appropriate vaccinations and licenses. A veterinary record shall be kept on all therapy animals to verify vaccinations and be made readily available for review. Therapy pets shall not be allowed in food preparation, food storage, dining or service areas. G. If personal pets are allowed in the facility the facility will have policy and procedures consistent with local ordinances. 22-5
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR HOSPICE IN ARKANSAS SECTION 23: INFECTION CONTROL Agency #007.05 A. There shall be a comprehensive list of communicable diseases for which patients shall be isolated and for which there are visitation restrictions. The list, and other policies and procedures for isolation, shall conform to the latest edition of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, (CDC) Guidelines. B. There shall be policies and procedures established and followed for: 1. Sterilization; 2. Sanitary food preparation; 3. Housekeeping 4. Linen Care; 5. Separation of clean from dirty process; and 6. Use of disinfectants, antiseptics and germicides according to the manufacturer’s directions. 23-1
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