California Code of Regulations (Last Updated: August 6, 2014) |
Title 22. Social Security |
Division 5. Licensing and Certification of Health Facilities, Home Health Agencies, Clinics, and Referral Agencies |
Chapter 4. Intermediate Care Facilities |
Article 5. Physical Plant |
§ 73671. Soiled Linen.
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- (a) Soiled linen shall be handled, stored and processed in a manner that will prevent the spread of infection.(b) Soiled linen shall be sorted in a separate room by methods affording protection from contamination.(c) Soiled linen shall be stored and transported in a closed container which does not permit airborne contamination of corridors and areas occupied by patients and precludes cross contamination of clean linen.(d) When laundry chutes are used to transport soiled linen, they shall be maintained in a clean, sanitary state.