CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS - State of California

§ 79855 CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS
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to initial use, and for all potentially affected outlets after any
modification or breach of the system which could possibly result in a
cross connection. The outlets shall be tested for conformance to
appropriate gas delivery parameters e.g., flow and pressure and proper
operation of the alarms.
(e) The correctional treatment center shall have a written procedure
for ensuring an adequate supply of medical gases for normal and
emergency operating conditions.
NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 208(a) and 1267.10(a), Health and
Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1250(j) and 1254, Health and Safety
Code.
§ 79855. Water Supply and Plumbing.
(a) Plumbing and drainage facilities shall be in compliance with the
California Building Standards Code.
(b) Water for human consumption from an independent source,
such as private wells, shall be subjected to bacteriological analysis by
the local health department, State Department of Health Services or
a licensed commercial laboratory at least every three (3) months. A
copy of the most recent laboratory report shall be available for
inspection.
(c) Plumbing fixtures including backflow preventers shall be
maintained in operating condition.
(d) For hot water used by or readily accessible to patients, there
shall be temperature controls to automatically regulate the
temperature between 40.5 0 C (105 0 F) and 48.9 0 C (120 0 F).
(e) Hot water at a minimum temperature of 82.2 0 C (180 0 F) shall
be maintained at the final rinse section of dish washing facilities
unless alternate methods are approved by the Department.
(f) Taps delivering water at 51.6 0 C (125 0 F) or higher shall be
identified prominently by warning signs with letters 5cm (2 inches)
high.
NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 208(a) and 1267.10(a), Health and
Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1250(j) and 1254, Health and Safety
Code.
§ 79857. Lighting.
Adequate illumination shall be maintained for the comfort and
safety of inmate–patients and staff, and shall be in compliance with
the California Building Standards Code.
NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 208(a) and 1267.10(a), Health and
Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1250(j) and 1254, Health and Safety
Code.
§ 79859. Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning.
(a) Heating, ventilating and air conditioning shall be in compliance
with the California Building Standards Code and shall be maintained
to assure the systems are in operating condition to provide
comfortable environmental conditions.
(b) Air filters.
(1) All filters shall be inspected and tested at least every three (3)
months and cleaned or replaced as necessary to maintain adequate
ventilation flow rates and filtration integrity.
(2) Written records documenting air filter inspections, testing and
servicing reports shall be maintained and kept for three (3) years.
(A) Testing shall include but not be limited to static pressure drop
across each filter bank.
(B) Replacement filters shall have efficiency ratings not less than
the most recently permitted by the Office of Statewide Health
Planning and Development for the subject air handling unit.
(C) Following filter replacement or cleaning, the installation shall
be visually inspected for torn media and bypass in filter frames by
means of a flashlight or equivalent, both with fans in operation and
stopped. Tears in filter media and bypass in filter frames shall be
eliminated in accordance with the manufacturer’s directions and as
required by the Department.
NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 208(a) and 1267.10(a), Health and
Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1250(j) and 1254, Health and Safety
Code.
§ 79861. Laundry Service.
(a) Laundry and linen.
(1) An adequate supply of serviceable clean linen shall be provided
to meet the needs of the correctional treatment center. This shall
include, but not be limited to, at least three (3) complete bed changes
for the correctional treatment center’s licensed bed capacity.
(2) There shall be written policies and procedures developed and
implemented supporting infection control policies in the handling,
storage, transportation and processing of linens. Such policies shall be
reviewed and approved by the infection control committee.
(3) If the facility operates its own laundry, such laundry shall be:
(A) Located in such relationship to other areas that steam, odors,
lint and objectionable noises do not reach patient care, dining or
kitchen areas.
(B) Well–lighted, ventilated and adequate in size for the needs of
the hospital and for safe operation.
(C) Maintained in a sanitary manner and kept in good repair.
(D) Not part of a storage area.
(4) The laundering of correctional treatment center linens shall
comply with the following:
(A) All linens shall be washed using an effective soap or detergent
and thoroughly rinsed to remove soap or detergent and soil. Linens
shall be exposed to water at a minimum temperature of 71 0 C (160 0 F)
for at least 24 minutes during the washing process, or a lower
temperature of 60 0 C (140 0 F) for 24 minutes may be utilized if the
linens are subsequently passed through a flatwork ironer at 110–115
feet per minute at a temperature of 300 0 F. or a tumbler dryer at a
temperature of 180 0 F.
(B) The facility shall implement a procedure for affirming the
efficacy of the laundry process, including quarterly sample testing
procedures for bacterial, chemical and stain residue and overall fabric
quality.
(5) Clean linen and soiled linen shall be stored in separate rooms
of the facility. Linen storage rooms in the laundry area shall be
adequate in size for the needs of the correctional treatment center and
shall not be used for any other purpose.
(6) Laundry personnel shall be provided hand washing and toilet
facilities at locations convenient to the laundry, to avoid traversing
patient and dietary areas.
(7) Soiled and clean linen carts shall be so labeled and provided
with covers made of washable or cleanable materials. The carts and
covers shall be maintained in a clean condition. Linen carts used for
the storage or transportation of dirty linen shall be thoroughly washed
before being used for the storage and transportation of clean linen.
(8) If the correctional treatment center does not maintain a laundry
service, the commercial laundry utilized shall meet the standards of
this Section.
(b) Soiled linen.
(1) Soiled linen shall be handled, stored and processed in a safe
manner to prevent the spread of infection.
(2) Policies and procedures shall be developed and implemented
pertaining to linen from isolation rooms and pathology and linen
soiled with chemotherapeutic agents or radioactive substances.
(3) Soiled linen shall be sorted in a separate enclosed room by a
person instructed in methods of protection from contamination. This
person shall not have responsibility for immediately handling clean
linen until protective attire worn in the soiled linen area is removed,
hands are washed, and other hospital infection control procedures
observed.
(4) Soiled linen shall be stored and transported in a closed container
which prevents airborne contamination of corridors, dietary areas and
areas occupied by patients, and also precludes the
cross–contamination of clean linen.
(5) Chutes shall not be used for transporting soiled linen in
correctional treatment centers constructed after the effective date of
this regulation. If chutes are utilized in correctional treatment centers