Section 11-94.2-56 - Laundry service(a) Laundry service shall be managed so that daily clothing and linen needs are met without delay and in compliance with facility policies and procedures for infection control,(b) Personnel must handle, store, process, and transport linens so as to prevent the spread of infection. (1) Provisions shall be made for the handling, storage, and transportation of soiled and clean laundry and for satisfactory cleaning procedures;(2) Provisions may be made for contract service outside the facility in a laundry approved by the department;(3) Laundry contaminated with blood, blood products, or infectious waste shall be handled in accordance with U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation 29 C.F.R., Part 1910.1030;(4) Clean linen shall be stored in enclosed areas; and(5) Hampers shall be provided for soiled linen.Haw. Code R. § 11-94.2-56
[Eff 9/16/2022] (Auth: HRS §§ 321-9, 321-11) (Imp: HRS §§ 321-9, 321-11)