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§ 73679. Disinfecting and Sterilizing.

22 CA ADC § 73679Barclays Official California Code of Regulations

Barclays California Code of Regulations
Title 22. Social Security
Division 5. Licensing and Certification of Health Facilities, Home Health Agencies, Clinics, and Referral Agencies (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 4. Intermediate Care Facilities
Article 5. Physical Plant
22 CCR § 73679
§ 73679. Disinfecting and Sterilizing.
Currentness
(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°C (250°F) for 20 minutes.
(3) Gas sterilization.
The use of chemicals is not approved as a substitute for the above methods.
This database is current through 5/10/24 Register 2024, No. 19.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 22, § 73679, 22 CA ADC § 73679
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