California Department of Mental Health

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ARTICLE 5 - PHYSICAL PLANT

77147. SPACE CONVERSION

Spaces approved for specific use at the time of licensure shall not be converted to other use without the prior approval of the Department.

77151. GENERAL MAINTENANCE

The psychiatric health facility shall be clean, safe and sanitary and in good repair at all times.

77153. HOUSEKEEPING

There shall be sufficient supplies and equipment available for housekeeping, to include but not be limited to:

  • Cleaning supplies and equipment which shall be stored in rooms for housekeeping use only.
  • A commercial grade detergent germicide which shall be used for all cleaning.
  • Mop heads which shall be removable and washed when needed.

77155. MAINTENANCE MANUAL

A written manual on maintenance of heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems shall be implemented by each facility.

A record of maintenance shall be maintained.