N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43A-31.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 8:43A-31.3 - Laundry patient services

(a) All soiled laundry from patient care areas shall be collected and transported in a manner to prevent any leakage.

(b) Laundry carts shall be in good repair, kept clean, and identified for use with either clean linen or soiled laundry.

(c) Clean linen shall be transported in covered carts and stored in a covered or enclosed area.

(d) Bedding (sheets, pillowcases, drawsheets, and blankets) and clothing provided to staff and patients shall be clean and in good repair.

(e) Mop heads shall be washed separately from all other laundry. A wash cycle using bleach shall be used after each mop head washing, unless the washing machine is dedicated to mop heads only.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43A-31.3