Wash. Admin. Code § 388-97-2780

Current through Register Vol. 24-21, November 1, 2024

Section 388-97-2780 - Laundry services and storage

The nursing home must comply with WAC 388-97-1860 and ensure:

(1) Sufficient laundry washing and drying facilities to meet the residents' care and comfort needs without delay.

(2) That the nursing home linen is disinfected in accordance with:

(a) The temperature and time of the cycle as specified by the manufacturer; or

(b) The hot water cycle using the following table:

Water Temperature	Cycle Length
160 degrees F	At least 5 minutes
140 degrees F	At least 15 minutes

(3)In new construction, soiled linens and soiled clothing are stored and sorted in a room ventilated according to Table 6 in WAC 388-97-4040. The room must:

(a) Have self-closing doors;

(b) Be separated from the washing and drying facilities;

(c) Contain a handwashing sink;

(d) Have a floor drain; and

(e) Contain a clinic service sink.

(4)In new construction, clean linen is stored in a room ventilated according to Table 6 in WAC 388-97-4040. The room must:

(a) Be separated from the washing and drying facilities; and

(b) Have self closing doors.

Wash. Admin. Code § 388-97-2780

Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.51 and 74.42 RCW and 42 C.F.R. 489.52. 08-20-062, § 388-97-2780, filed 9/24/08, effective 11/1/08.