Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 144 - Health Department
Chapter 4658 - NURSING HOMES
DIETARY, LAUNDRY, AND OTHER FACILITIES; NEW CONSTRUCTION
Part 4658.4335 - LAUNDRY PROCESSING ROOM; NEW CONSTRUCTION
The laundry processing room must be arranged and equipped to allow for the orderly, progressive flow of work from the soiled area to the clean area. The layout of the processing area must minimize linen transportation and avoid cross-traffic between clean and soiled operations. Laundry operations must be physically separated by a floor area. The processing room must provide space for the storage of supplies and equipment. Space for storage of laundry carts must be provided within the laundry area. Handwashing facilities must be available for the area. A two-compartment laundry tub must be provided and must be of a material with a nonabsorbent, smooth, permanent finish. A laundry tub may be provided with fittings for the required handwashing facilities.
Statutory Authority: MS s 144A.04; 144A.08