S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-78.2000.2003

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

Section 61-78.2000.2003 - Clean and Soiled Linen (II)

A. Clean Linen. A Hospice Facility shall have available a supply of clean, sanitary linen at all times. In order to prevent the contamination of clean linen by dust or other airborne particles or organisms, clean linen shall be stored and transported in a sanitary manner, for example, enclosed and covered. Clean linen storage rooms shall be used only for the storage of clean linen and other clean materials. Clean linen shall be separated from storage of other materials.

B. Soiled Linen.

1. For Inpatient Services, a Hospice shall not sort, rinse, or wash soiled linen outside of a laundry service area;

2. A Hospice Facility shall have provisions for collecting, transporting, and storing soiled linen;

3. A Hospice Facility shall keep soiled linen in enclosed or covered containers; and

4. For Inpatient Services, a Hospice shall not conduct laundry operations in patient rooms, dining rooms, or in locations where food is prepared, served, or stored. Freezers and refrigerators may be stored in laundry areas, provided sanitary conditions are maintained.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-78.2000.2003

Replaced and amended by State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 04, eff. 4/22/2016.