10A NCAC 13s .0315       HOUSEKEEPING

In addition to the standards set forth in Rule .0202 of this Subchapter, clinics that are licensed by the Division to perform abortions shall meet the following standards:

(1)           the floors, walls, woodwork, and windows must be cleaned at least daily;

(2)           the premises must be kept free from rodents and insect infestation;

(3)           bath and toilet facilities must be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition consistent with 15A NCAC 18A .1312; and

(4)           linen that comes directly in contact with the patient shall be provided for each individual patient. No such linen shall be interchangeable from one patient to another before being cleaned, sterilized, or laundered.

Copies of 15A NCAC 18A .1300 may be obtained at no charge from the Division of Public Health, Environmental Health Section, 1632 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1632, or accessed electronically free of charge from the Office of Administrative Hearings at https://www.oah.nc.gov/.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 131E-153.5; 143B-165;

Codifier determined that findings of need did not meet criteria for emergency rule on October 30, 2023;

Emergency Rule Eff. November 14, 2023;

Temporary Adoption Eff. February 8, 2024.