S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-93.1700.1707

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

Section 61-93.1700.1707 - Clean and Soiled Linen and Clothing for Residential Facilities (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; and

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

B. Soiled Linen and Clothing.

1. Soiled linen and clothing shall not be sorted, rinsed, or 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 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. Patients may sort, rinse, and 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, in a private bathroom or sink, provided the practice does not create a safety hazard, e.g. water on the floor.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-93.1700.1707

Added by State Register Volume 44, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/26/2020.