S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-17.1700.1710

Current through Register Vol. 48, 12, December 27, 2024

Section 61-17.1700.1710 - Clean and Soiled Linen and Clothing (II)

A. Clean Linen and Clothing.

1. Proper storage facilities shall be provided for keeping clean linen, restraints and resident clothes in sanitary condition prior to use. Clean linen not stored separately shall be covered. Clean linen and clothing storage rooms shall be used only for the storage of clean linen and clothing. Clean linen and clothing shall be separated from storage of other materials.

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

3. Clean linen and clothing shall be stored and transported in a sanitary manner, for example, covered.

B. Soiled Linen and Clothing.

1. A soiled linen storage room shall be provided.

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

3. Provisions shall be made for collecting and transporting soiled linen and clothing.

4. Soiled linen and clothing shall be kept in enclosed or covered nonabsorbent containers or washable laundry bags.

5. Soiled linen and clothing shall not be transported through resident rooms, kitchens, food preparation or storage areas.

6. If linen chutes are used, the soiled linen and clothing shall be enclosed in bags before placing in chute.

7. Facilities shall utilize Standard Precautions in the handling of all soiled linen and clothing. Labeling or color-coding of bagged soiled linen and clothing is sufficient provided all on-site or off-site handlers recognize the containers as requiring compliance with Standard Precautions.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-17.1700.1710

Added by State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 03, eff. 3/25/2016.