- (1) The licensee shall provide laundry services to meet the needs of the patients.
- (2) If the licensee contracts for laundry services, the licensee shall obtain a signed, dated agreement detailing any services provided.
(3) Each licensee that provides in-house laundry services shall ensure:
- (a) clean bed linens are changed as often as necessary, but no less than twice each week;
- (b) laundry equipment is in good repair;
- (c) a supply of clean linen is maintained to meet the needs of the patients;
- (d) personnel handle, store, process, and transport linens in a manner to minimize contamination by air-borne particles and to prevent the spread of infection;
- (e) soiled linen and clothing are stored separate from clean linen and not allowed to accumulate in the facility; and
- (f) the laundry area is separate and apart from any room where food is stored, prepared, or served.
KEY: health care facilities
Date of Last Change: February 18, 2025
Notice of Continuation: August 13, 2021
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-2-202; 26B-2-204