California Code of Regulations (Last Updated: August 6, 2014) |
Title 22. Social Security |
Division 5. Licensing and Certification of Health Facilities, Home Health Agencies, Clinics, and Referral Agencies |
Chapter 4. Intermediate Care Facilities |
Article 5. Physical Plant |
§ 73679. Disinfecting and Sterilizing.
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- (a) All facilities shall make provision for disinfection of contaminated articles or surfaces such as mattresses, linen, thermometers and oxygen tents.(b) Equipment such as washbasins and bedpans shall be sanitized by one of the following methods:(1) Submersion in boiling water for a minimum of 30 minutes.(2) Autoclaving at 15 pounds pressure and 121 degrees C (250 degrees F) for 20 minutes.(3) Gas sterilization.The use of chemicals is not approved as a substitute for the above methods.