Utah Admin. Code 392-702-7

Current through Bulletin 2024-18, September 15, 2024

Section R392-702-7 - Linens and Laundry Service

(1) The operator shall maintain a sufficient supply of clean linens, as defined in this rule, for each client's use.

(2)

(a) Any linens used to cover or protect a client may not be used for more than one client and shall be deposited in a vented container or hamper labeled "soiled" immediately after use, and not used again until laundered.

(b) The operator shall launder used linens either by regular commercial laundering or by a noncommercial laundering process that includes washing with detergent and hot water in a washing machine, drying on hot with no moisture remaining, and immediately storing in accordance with Subsection (3).

(c) A laundry washing machine located in a cosmetology facility shall only be used for washing soiled linens.

(d) Plastic or nylon capes and aprons shall be washed in a laundry washing machine and:

(i) dried on any setting in a dryer; or

(ii) disinfected with a spray disinfectant.

(e) Clean linens may not come in contact with soiled linens at any time.

(3) After washing and drying as required, the operator shall maintain and store linens in a clean and sanitary manner at a location free from the likelihood of contamination by vermin, wastewater, filth, or toxic chemicals in either:

(a) a clean, closed cabinet;

(b) a clean, solid, and easily cleanable closed container; or

(c) a designated room on a clean shelf.

(4) Laundry carts, baskets, and hampers shall be constructed with smooth, durable, non-porous, and easily cleanable materials, and shall be maintained in good condition. Washable laundry bags and liners are permitted.

(5) If laundry is processed at the cosmetology facility, the operator shall use the following procedures to prevent cross contamination from laundry hampers, carts, or baskets:

(a) visible debris is cleaned from laundry carts and baskets;

(b) carts and baskets used to store or transport used linens are disinfected each day of use with a chemical disinfectant; and

(c) separate containers including carts, baskets, hampers, and laundry bags are designated and used for storing and transporting clean and soiled linens.

Utah Admin. Code R392-702-7

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-08, effective 3/30/2020

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-12, effective 5/31/2022

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-03, effective 1/11/2024