410 Ind. Admin. Code 26.5-12-3

Current through October 31, 2024

Section 410 IAC 26.5-12-3 - Laundry

Authority: IC 16-21-1-7; IC 16-21-2-2.5

Affected: IC 16-21-1; IC 16-21-2

Sec. 3.

The clinic, whether it operates its own laundry or uses outside laundry service, must ensure that the laundry process complies with a recognized laundry standard as follows:

(1) Clean linen must be separated from soiled linen at all times.

(2) Contaminated linens must be clearly identified and bagged.

(3) Central clean linen storage space must be provided as follows:

(A) If commercial laundry services are utilized:

(i) a soiled linen collection area must be provided; and

(ii) a hand washing facility is required in each area where unbagged soiled linen is handled.

(B) If laundry is processed in the clinic:

(i) a laundry processing area must be provided;

(ii) clean linen storage and mending must be separated from soiled linen handling and storage; and

(iii) employee hand washing facilities must be available in each room where clean or soiled linen is processed and handled.

410 IAC 26.5-12-3

Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 26.5-12-3; filed 9/6/2019, 3:31 p.m.: 20191002-IR-410190163FRA