Section 388-97-2780. Laundry services and storage.

The nursing home must comply with WAC 388-97-1860 and ensure:

(1) Sufficient laundry washing and drying facilities to meet the residents' care and comfort needs without delay.

(2) That the nursing home linen is disinfected in accordance with:

(a) The temperature and time of the cycle as specified by the manufacturer; or

(b) The hot water cycle using the following table:

(3) In new construction, soiled linens and soiled clothing are stored and sorted in a room ventilated according to Table 6 in WAC 388-97-4040. The room must:

(a) Have self-closing doors;

(b) Be separated from the washing and drying facilities;

(c) Contain a handwashing sink;

(d) Have a floor drain; and

(e) Contain a clinic service sink.

(4) In new construction, clean linen is stored in a room ventilated according to Table 6 in WAC 388-97-4040. The room must:

(a) Be separated from the washing and drying facilities; and

(b) Have self closing doors.

[Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.51 and 74.42 RCW and 42 C.F.R. 489.52. WSR 08-20-062, § 388-97-2780, filed 9/24/08, effective 11/1/08.]

Chapters 18.51 and 74.42 RCW and 42 C.F.R. 489.52. WSR 08-20-062, § 388-97-2780, filed 9/24/08, effective 11/1/08.

Rules

388-97-1860,388-97-4040,388-97-4040,