Rule 15-16-1-4.21.8 - Laundry The facility shall have provisions to provide laundry services that are adequate to handle the needs of the clients, including those with incontinence.
1. The laundry shall be located in a specifically designated area and shall have adequate space for sorting, processing and storage of soiled material. Laundry rooms or soiled linen storage areas shall not open directly into a client's bedroom or food service area. Soiled materials shall not be transported through the food service area. The laundry area shall be kept clean and orderly.2. If a commercial laundry is used, separate storage areas shall be provided for clean and soiled linens.3. Adequate and effective lint traps shall be provided for dryers.4. When laundry chutes are provided, they shall have a minimum diameter of two (2) feet; and shall be installed with flushing ring, vent, and drain.5. A functional automatic sprinkler shall be provided at the top of the laundry chute and in any receiving room for a chute. 6. A self-closing door shall be provided at the bottom of the chute.7. Laundry equipment shall be of the type to adequately perform the laundry needs of the facility. The equipment shall be installed to comply with all local and state codes.8. There shall be a separate and designated area for the storage of clean linen.15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-4.21.8
Miss. Code Ann. § 41-75-13