S.C. Code Regs. § ch. 61, 61-125, 61-125.1700, 61-125.1705

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 2024

Subsection 61-125.1705 - Clean and Soiled Linen and Clothing. (II)

A. Clean Linen and Clothing.

1. A supply of clean, sanitary linen and clothing shall be available at all times.

2. In order to prevent the contamination of clean linen and clothing by dust or other airborne particles or organisms, clean linen and clothing shall be stored and transported in a sanitary manner, for example, enclosed and covered.

3. Clean linen and clothing shall be separated from storage for other purposes.

B. Soiled Linen and Clothing.

1. Soiled linen and clothing shall neither be sorted, rinsed, nor washed outside of the laundry service area;

2. Provisions shall be made for collecting, transporting, and storing soiled linen and clothing;

3. Soiled linen and clothing shall be kept in solid enclosed, covered, and leak proof containers; and

4. Laundry operations shall not be conducted in patient rooms, dining rooms, or in locations where food is prepared, served, or stored.

S.C. Code Regs. ch. 61, 61-125, 61-125.1700, 61-125.1705

Added by State Register Volume 43, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/24/2019.