Section 246-322-240. Laundry.  


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  • The licensee shall provide:
    (1) Laundry and linen services, on the premises or by commercial laundry;
    (2) Storage and sorting areas for soiled laundry in well-ventilated areas, separate from clean linen handling areas;
    (3) A clean area with an adequate supply of clean linen;
    (4) When laundry is washed on the premises:
    (a) An adequate water supply and a minimum water temperature of 140°F in washing machines; and
    (b) Laundry facilities in areas separate from food preparation and dining; and
    (5) Facilities for patients who wear their own clothing during hospitalization to do personal laundry.
    [Statutory Authority: Chapter 71.12 RCW and RCW 43.60.040. WSR 95-22-012, § 246-322-240, filed 10/20/95, effective 11/20/95.]
Chapter 71.12 RCW and RCW 43.60.040. WSR 95-22-012, § 246-322-240, filed 10/20/95, effective 11/20/95.