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American Dietetic Association may be obtained from the American Dietetic Association, 216 W. Jackson Boulevard, Suite 800, Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995. 7 AAC 12.525. Central supply. (a) A home health agency shall maintain a separate area for processing, decontamination, if necessary, and storage of sterile supplies and materials. (b) A home health agency shall develop and implement policies and procedures for

(1) the cleaning, antimicrobial processing, and storage of nondisposable supplies and equipment to prevent their contamination and the transmission of infection through their use;

(2) identifying potentially infectious materials that must be treated before disposal; and

(3) the handling, packaging, and disposal of materials and sharp instruments contaminated by pathological or infectious waste. (Eff. 11/19/83, Register 88; am 9/6/96, Register 139) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 18.05.040 7 AAC 12.526. Infusion therapy. (a) If a home health agency provides parenteral or hyperalimentation services, the agency shall

(1) describe the scope of the services to be provided, including the population to be served;

(2) develop a plan for emergency services to meet the scope of the services provided; and

(3) administer treatments only upon the order of a physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant. (b) A home health agency shall develop and implement policies and procedures for

(1) preparing and administering parenteral solution, medications, and admixtures;

(2) infection control, including