Wash. Admin. Code § 246-322-240

Current through Register Vol. 24-22, November 15, 2024

Section 246-322-240 - Laundry

The licensee shall provide:

(1) Laundry and linen services, on the premises or by commercial laundry;

(2) Storage and sorting areas for soiled laundry in well-ventilated areas, separate from clean linen handling areas;

(3) A clean area with an adequate supply of clean linen;

(4) When laundry is washed on the premises:

(a) An adequate water supply and a minimum water temperature of 140°F in washing machines; and

(b) Laundry facilities in areas separate from food preparation and dining; and

(5) Facilities for patients who wear their own clothing during hospitalization to do personal laundry.

Wash. Admin. Code § 246-322-240

Statutory Authority: Chapter 71.12 RCW and RCW 43.60.040. 95-22-012, § 246-322-240, filed 10/20/95, effective 11/20/95.