Section R432-150-26 - Laundry Services(1) the administrator shall designate a person to direct the facility's laundry service that has experience, training, or knowledge of the following: (a) proper use of chemicals in the laundry;(b) proper laundry procedures;(c) proper use of laundry equipment;(d) facility policies and procedures; and(e) federal, state, and local rules and regulations.(2) The licensee shall provide clean linens, towels, and washcloths for resident use.(3) If the licensee contracts for laundry services, there is a signed, dated agreement that details any services provided.(4) The licensee shall inform the resident and family of facility laundry policy for personal clothing.(5) The licensee shall ensure:(a) each resident's personal laundry is marked for identification;(b) there are enough clean linen, towels, and washcloths for at least three complete changes of the facility's licensed bed capacity;(c) there is a bedspread for each resident bed;(d) clean linen is handled and stored in a manner to minimize contamination from surface contact or airborne deposition;(e) soiled linen is handled, stored, and processed in a manner to prevent contamination and the spread of infections;(f) soiled linen is sorted in a separate room by methods affording protection from contamination; and(g) the laundry area is separate from any room where food is stored, prepared, or served.Utah Admin. Code R432-150-26
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-01, effective 12/12/2023