59A-3.276. Maintenance

(1) Each hospital shall develop, implement, and maintain a written preventive maintenance plan, in conjunction with the policies and procedures developed by the infection control committee, to ensure that the facility is maintained in accordance with the following:

(a) The interior and exterior of buildings shall be in good repair, free of hazards, and painted as needed.

(b) All patient care equipment shall be maintained in a clean, properly calibrated, and safe operating condition;

(c) All plumbing fixtures shall be maintained in good repair to assure proper functioning, and provided with back flow prevention devices, when required, to prevent contamination from entering the water supply;

(d) All mechanical and electrical equipment shall be maintained in working order, and shall be accessible for cleaning and inspection;

(e) Loose, cracked, or peeling wallpaper or paint shall be promptly replaced or repaired to provide a satisfactory finish;

(f) All furniture and furnishings, including mattresses, pillows, and other bedding; window coverings; including curtains, blinds, shades, and screens; and cubicle curtains or privacy screens, shall be maintained in good repair; and

(g) The grounds and buildings shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition and kept free from refuse, litter, and vermin breeding or harborage areas.

(2) Each hospital shall employ or otherwise arrange for sufficient personnel to implement and maintain its preventive maintenance program.

Rulemaking Authority 395.1055 FS. Law Implemented 395.1055 FS. History–New 9-4-95, Formerly 59A-3.222.