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F925

(Rev. 173, Issued: 11-22-17, Effective: 11-28-17, Implementation: 11-28-17)

§483.90(i)(4) Maintain an effective pest control program so that the facility is free of pests and rodents.

GUIDANCE: §483.90(i)(4)

An “effective pest control program” is defined as measures to eradicate and contain common household pests (e.g., bed bugs, lice, roaches, ants, mosquitoes, flies, mice, and rats).

PROCEDURES: §483.90(i)(4)

As part of the overall review of the facility, look for signs of vermin. Evidence of pest infestation in a particular space is an indicator of noncompliance.

PROBES: §483.90(i)(4)

Ask staff, residents and their representatives if they have observed any pests/vermin?