New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 370 - OVERSIGHT OF LICENSED HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY BASED WAIVER PROGRAMS
Part 15 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BOARDING HOMES
Section 8.370.15.62 - LAUNDRY SERVICES
Universal Citation: 8 NM Admin Code 8.370.15.62
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A. General requirements: A boarding home shall provide laundry services, either on the premises or through a laundromat or commercial laundry and linen service.
(1) On-site laundry facilities shall be
located in areas separate from the resident units and shall be provided with
necessary washing and drying equipment.
(2) Soiled laundry shall be kept separate
from clean laundry, unless the laundry facility is provided for resident use
only.
(3) Soiled laundry shall not
be stored in the kitchen or dining areas. The building design and layout shall
ensure the separation of laundry room from kitchen and dining areas.
(4) Boarding home laundry supplies and
cleaning supplies shall not be kept in the same storage areas used for the
storage of foods and clean storage.
(5) All linens and bedding shall be changed
as needed or when a new resident is to occupy the bed.
B. Personal laundry: Residents who are able, and who so desire, may be allowed to use at least one washing machine, dryer, iron and ironing board for their personal laundry, provided that the equipment is of a type and in a location, which can be safely used by the residents. If that washing machine is coin operated, residents on SSI/SSP shall be provided with coins or tokens and laundry supplies.
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