10- 144 C.M.R. ch. 118, § 11.E

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

Section 144-118-11.E - Laundry Facilities

09/01/07 11.E.1. The facility shall provide a laundry room which:

a. Contains adequate washing, drying and ironing equipment;

b. Is well lit and ventilated and adequate in size for the needs of the facility;

09/01/07 c. Is maintained in a sanitary manner and kept in good repair; and

09/01/07 d. Is not used for food storage, preparation or serving.

09/01/07 11.E.2. The facility shall develop procedures for laundry services which ensure that all:

a. Personal clothing of the clients is laundered;

b. Personal laundry is not washed with house linens;

c. Services and procedures are conducted in a safe and sanitary manner; and

d. Soiled linen is not carried through food preparation areas, except when enclosed in clean nonpermeable laundry bags.

09/01/07 11.E.3. Linen Supply

There must be a sufficient supply of linen including sheets, pillow cases, blankets and bedspreads for each bed.

10- 144 C.M.R. ch. 118, § 11.E