DHS 83.39(2)
(2) The infection control program shall include written policies and training for employees.
DHS 83.39(3)
(3) Employees shall follow hand washing procedures according to centers for disease control and prevention standards.
DHS 83.39(5)
(5) The CBRF shall ensure that pets are vaccinated against diseases, including rabies, if appropriate.
DHS 83.39 History
History: CR 07-095: cr.
Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 4-1-09.
DHS 83.40
DHS 83.40 Oxygen storage. Oxygen storage shall be in an area that is well ventilated and safe from environmental hazards, tampering, or the chance of accidental damage to the valve stem. If oxygen cylinders are in use, oxygen cylinders shall be secured in an upright position. If stored upright, cylinders must be secured. If stored horizontally, cylinders shall be on a level surface where they will remain stationary.
DHS 83.40 History
History: CR 07-095: cr.
Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 4-1-09.
DHS 83.41(1)(a)1.1. The CBRF shall maintain a food supply that is adequate to meet the needs of the residents.
DHS 83.41(1)(b)
(b)
Equipment. The CBRF shall store equipment and utensils in a clean manner and shall maintain all utensils and equipment in good repair.
DHS 83.41(1)(c)1.1. Whether washed by hand or mechanical means, all equipment and utensils shall be cleaned using separate steps for pre-washing, washing, rinsing and sanitizing. Residential dishwashers may be used in kitchens serving 20 or fewer residents. Kitchens serving 21 or more residents shall have a commercial type dishwasher for washing and sanitizing equipment and utensils in accordance with standard practices described in the Wisconsin food code.
DHS 83.41(1)(c)2.
2. A 3-compartment sink for washing, rinsing and sanitizing utensils, with drain boards at each end is required for all large facilities with a central kitchen. Washing, rinsing and sanitizing procedures shall be in accordance with standard practices described in the Wisconsin food code. In addition, a single compartment sink or overhead spray wash located adjacent to the soiled drain board is required for pre-washing.
DHS 83.41(2)(a)1.1. The CBRF shall provide each resident with palatable food that meets the recommended dietary allowance based on current dietary guidelines for Americans and any special dietary needs of each resident.
DHS 83.41(2)(a)2.
2. The CBRF shall provide a therapeutic diet as ordered by a resident's physician.
DHS 83.41 Note
Note: To obtain information on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, see
www.usda.gov/cnpp.
DHS 83.41(2)(b)1.1. The CBRF shall provide meals that are routinely served family or restaurant style, unless contraindicated in a resident's individual service plan or for short-term medical needs.
DHS 83.41(2)(b)2.
2. The CBRF shall provide at least 3 meals a day, unless otherwise arranged according to the program statement or the resident's individual service plan. A nutritious snack shall be offered in the evening or more often as consistent with the resident's dietary needs.
DHS 83.41(2)(b)3.
3. If a resident is away from the CBRF during the time a meal is served, the CBRF shall offer food to the resident on the resident's return.
DHS 83.41(2)(c)1.1. The CBRF shall make reasonable adjustments to the menu for individual resident's food likes, habits, customs, conditions and appetites.
DHS 83.41(2)(c)2.
2. The CBRF shall prepare weekly written menus and shall make menus available to residents. Deviations from the planned menu shall be documented on the menu.
DHS 83.41(3)(a)1.1. Each employee who prepares or serves food shall be free from open, infected wounds and from communicable disease and shall maintain clean and safe work habits.
DHS 83.41(3)(a)2.
2. The CBRF shall provide hand-washing facilities in the kitchen for use by food handlers. Use of a common towel is prohibited.
DHS 83.41(3)(b)
(b)
Food safety. Whether food is prepared at the CBRF or off-site, the CBRF shall store, prepare, distribute and serve food under sanitary conditions for the prevention of food borne illnesses, including food prepared off-site, according to all of the following:
DHS 83.41(3)(b)1.
1. The CBRF shall refrigerate all foods requiring refrigeration at or below 40
°F. Food shall be covered and stored in a sanitary manner.
DHS 83.41(3)(b)2.
2. The CBRF shall maintain freezing units at 0
°F or below. Frozen foods shall be packaged, labeled and dated.
DHS 83.41(3)(b)3.
3. The CBRF shall hold hot foods at 140
°F or above and shall hold cold foods at 40
°F or below until serving.
DHS 83.41(3)(c)
(c)
Reporting. The CBRF is required under s.
DHS 145.04 to report suspected incidents of food borne disease to the local public health officer.
DHS 83.41 History
History: CR 07-095: cr.
Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 4-1-09; correction to (3) (c) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register January 2009 No. 637.
DHS 83.42(1)(1)
The CBRF shall maintain a record for each resident at the CBRF. Each record shall include all of the following:
DHS 83.42(1)(a)
(a) Resident's full name, sex, date of birth, admission date and last known address.
DHS 83.42(1)(b)
(b) Name, address and telephone number of designated contact person, and legal representative, if any.
DHS 83.42(1)(g)
(g) Documentation of significant incidents and illnesses, including the dates, times and circumstances.
DHS 83.42(1)(i)
(i) Individual service plan and resident satisfaction evaluation.
DHS 83.42(1)(j)
(j) Documentation to accurately describe the resident's condition, significant changes in condition, changes in treatment and response to treatment.
DHS 83.42(1)(n)
(n) Any department-approved resident-specific waiver, variance or approval.
DHS 83.42(1)(o)
(o) Physician's orders or other authorized practitioner's written orders for nursing care, medications, rehabilitation services and therapeutic diets.
DHS 83.42(1)(p)
(p) Current list of the type and dosage of medications or supplements.
DHS 83.42(1)(r)
(r) Documentation of administration of all medications, supplements, the person administering the medications or supplements, any side effects observed by the employee or symptoms reported by the resident, the need for PRN medications and the resident's response, refusal to take medication, omissions of medications, errors in the administration of medications and drug reactions.
DHS 83.42(1)(s)
(s) Photocopy of any court order or other document authorizing another person to speak or act on behalf of the resident, or other legal documents as required which affect the care and treatment of a resident.
DHS 83.42(1)(t)
(t) Documentation of all other services including rehabilitation services, treatments and therapeutic diets.
DHS 83.42(1)(v)
(v) Nursing care procedures and the amount of time spent each week by a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse in performing the nursing care procedures. Only time actually spent by the nurse with the resident may be included in the calculation of nursing care time.
DHS 83.42(1)(x)
(x) Date, time and circumstances of the resident's death, including the name of the person to whom the body is released.
DHS 83.42(2)
(2) The licensee shall ensure all resident records are adequately safeguarded against destruction, loss or unauthorized access or use.
DHS 83.42(3)
(3) The employee in charge on each work shift shall have a means to access resident records.
DHS 83.42 History
History: CR 07-095: cr.
Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 4-1-09.
DHS 83.43
DHS 83.43 Furnishings and equipment. DHS 83.43(1)(1)
Environment. The CBRF shall provide a living environment that is safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike. All common dining and living areas shall contain furnishings appropriate to the intended use of the room.
DHS 83.43(2)
(2)
Bedroom furnishings. If a resident does not provide the resident's own bedroom furnishings, the CBRF shall provide all of the following:
DHS 83.43(2)(b)
(b) A clean, comfortable mattress covered with a mattress pad and when necessary, waterproof covering.
DHS 83.43(2)(c)
(c) A clean, comfortable pillow, bedspread and blankets adequate for the season.
DHS 83.43(2)(d)
(d) Clean sheets, pillowcases, towels and washcloths adequate to meet the needs of the resident.
DHS 83.43 History
History: CR 07-095: cr.
Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 4-1-09.
DHS 83.44(1)(a)(a) Laundry area. The CBRF shall make an adequate number of laundry appliances available to residents who choose to do their own laundry. The CBRF shall have a laundry area to sort, process and store clean and soiled laundry and shall handle clean and soiled laundry so as to prevent the spread of infection.
DHS 83.44(1)(b)
(b)
Storage and transport. The CBRF shall have separate clean and dirty laundry storage areas or containers. Storage containers shall be clean, leak-proof and have a tight fitting lid. The CBRF may not transport, wash or rinse soiled laundry in areas used for food preparation, serving or storage.
DHS 83.44(1)(c)
(c)
Clothes dryers. The CBRF shall enclose any clothes dryer having a rated capacity of more than 37,000 Btu/hour in a one-hour fire resistive rated enclosure. If the clothes dryer requires a vent, the CBRF shall use dryer vent tubing that is of rigid material with a fire rating that exceeds the temperature rating of the dryer. The dryer vent tubing shall be clean and maintained.
DHS 83.44(2)(a)(a) The CBRF shall keep all rooms clean and shall make reasonable attempts to keep all rooms free from odors.
DHS 83.44(2)(b)
(b) All toilet and bathing areas, facilities and fixtures shall be clean and in good working order.
DHS 83.44(2)(c)
(c) Every interior floor, wall and ceiling shall be clean and in good repair.
DHS 83.44 History
History: CR 07-095: cr.
Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 4-1-09.
DHS 83.45
DHS 83.45 Building maintenance and site. DHS 83.45(1)(a)(a)
Exterior areas. The CBRF shall maintain the yard, any fences, sidewalks, driveways and parking areas of the CBRF in good repair and free of hazards.
