Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
Title 246. Health, Department of |
Chapter 246-320. Hospital licensing regulations. |
Section 246-320-206. Linen and laundry services.
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- The purpose of this section is to prevent the use of dirty or contaminated laundry or linens.Hospitals must develop and implement a laundry and linen system that:(1) Meets the needs of the hospital and patients;(2) Assures linens and laundry are clean and free from contaminants and toxic residues;(3) Processes within industry standard pH ranges; and(4) Processes and stores according to the Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities, 2.1-6.4.