20 CAR § 1027-1002 – Sleeping equipment

(a) There shall be a labeled individual cot or mat, bottom sheet, and adequate cover for each participant in care during rest time.
(b) The use of mats shall be acceptable if they are:
1. (1) At least two inches (2”) thick;
2. (2) Washable;
3. (3) Waterproof; and
4. (4) Size-appropriate for participants.
(c) All sleeping equipment shall be kept at least one foot (1’) apart to prevent cross-contamination and ease of access in an emergency.
(d)
1. (1) Sheets and covers shall be washed at least once a week.
2. (2) Once a sheet, cover, and blankets have been used by a participant, they shall not be used by another participant until they have been washed.