This regulation requires nursing facilities to maintain an effective pest control program that keeps the facility free of pests and rodents, including bed bugs, lice, roaches, ants, mosquitoes, flies, mice, and rats. Surveyors are directed to look for signs of vermin during facility reviews and to ask staff, residents, and their representatives about pest observations. Evidence of infestation in any area of the facility constitutes noncompliance.
View official sourceF925 (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?