- A. A quantity of linens shall be available at all times to provide for proper care and comfort of residents.
- B. Linens and other laundry must be handled, stored, and processed to control the spread of infection.
- C. Clean linen shall be stored in a clean and dry area accessible to the nursing unit.
- D. Soiled linen shall be stored in covered containers in separate, well ventilated areas and shall not accumulate in the nursing facility.
- E. Soiled linen shall not be sorted, laundered, rinsed, or stored in bathrooms, resident rooms, kitchens, or food storage areas.
- F. Soiled linen shall not be placed on the floor.
- G. Arrangement for laundering resident's personal clothing shall be provided. If laundry facilities are not provided on premises, commercial laundry services shall be utilized.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-127 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 13, Issue 17, eff. July 1, 1997; amended, Virginia Register Volume 37, Issue 17, eff. May 27, 2021.