Section 246-335-742 - Linen handling facilities A hospice care center applicant or licensee must provide linen handling facilities with the capacity for receiving, holding, sorting, and separating soiled and clean linens either in:
(1) Clean and soiled utility rooms meeting the requirements of WAC 246-335-746; or(2) In a separate linen handling facility meeting the following requirements: (a) Floor drain(s) located in the soiled linen area;(b) Handwash sink in soiled and clean processing areas;(c) Negative air pressure gradient with direction of air flow from clean side of room to dirty side of room is shared;(d) A folding area on clean side of room; and(e) Separate clean linen storage located to avoid sources of moist or contaminated air with: (i) Storage for reserve supply of linens, blankets, and pillows; and(ii) Space for carts or shelves.Wash. Admin. Code § 246-335-742
Adopted by WSR 18-06-093, Filed 3/6/2018, effective 4/6/2018