Authority Index

7 regulatory authorities currently published. Pages grouped by authority type and listed with their formal citation. Each authority page contains verbatim text where available, plain-language summary, applicability scope, documentation evidence required, surveyor behavior, source confidence rating, and explicit notes on any adjacent claims that have been investigated and disconfirmed.

Federal Regulators

CDC HICPAC Guidelines for Environmental Infection Control — Pest Control Recommendations CDC HICPAC Guidelines for Environmental Infection Control in Health-Care Facilities (2003), Part II, Section E.V.
CMS Conditions of Participation for Hospitals — Physical Environment 42 CFR Part 482, Subpart C, Section 482.41
CMS State Operations Manual Appendix A — Hospital Survey Protocol CMS Pub. 100-07, State Operations Manual, Appendix A, Rev. 238 (03-20-2026)
EPA Integrated Pest Management in Health Care Facilities Toolkit (2021) EPA Publication No. 907K21002, Integrated Pest Management in Health Care Facilities (July 2021)
FDA Food Code 2022 — Pest Control in Healthcare Food Service FDA Food Code 2022, Sections 6-501.111 and 6-202.13
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard — Pesticide Storage and SDS Requirements 29 CFR 1910.1200

Accrediting Bodies

The Joint Commission 2026 Physical Environment Chapter — Pest Activity and Pesticide Storage The Joint Commission, Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals (CAMH), Physical Environment (PE) Chapter, effective January 1, 2026 via Accreditation 360