§ 76677. Cleaning, Disinfecting and Sterilizing.
22 CA ADC § 76677Barclays Official California Code of Regulations
22 CCR § 76677
§ 76677. Cleaning, Disinfecting and Sterilizing.
(a) A written manual on cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing procedures shall be adopted. The manual shall include procedures used in the care of utensils, instruments, solutions, dressings, articles and surfaces and shall be available at all times for use by facility personnel. All procedures shall be carried out in accordance with the manual.
(e) Electronic thermometers shall be cleaned and disinfected according to the manufacturer's instructions. Glass thermometers shall be cleaned and then disinfected for at least 10 minutes, with 70 to 90 percent ethyl alcohol or 99 percent isopropyl alcohol with 0.2 percent iodine. Oral and rectal thermometers shall be stored separately, in clean, labeled containers with fitted lids.
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Note: Authority cited: Section 208 (a), Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1276, Health and Safety Code.
This database is current through 5/10/24 Register 2024, No. 19.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 22, § 76677, 22 CA ADC § 76677
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