S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-84.1700.1706

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

Section 61-84.1700.1706 - Clean/Soiled Linen and Clothing (II)

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

B. Soiled Linen/Clothing.

1. Soiled linen/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/clothing;

3. Soiled linen/Clothing shall be kept in enclosed/covered containers;

4. Laundry operations shall not be conducted in resident rooms, dining rooms, or in locations where food is prepared, served, or stored. Freezers/refrigerators may be stored in laundry areas, provided sanitary conditions are maintained.

EXCEPTION: Residents may sort, rinse/handwash their own soiled, delicate, personal items, e.g., pantyhose, underwear, socks, handkerchiefs, clothing, accessories, heirloom linens, needlepoint, crocheted, or knitted pillows or pillowcases, or other similar items personally owned and cared for by the resident, in a private bathroom sink, provided the practice does not create a safety hazard, e.g., water on the floor.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-84.1700.1706

Amended by State Register Volume 39, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/26/2015.