New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 370 - OVERSIGHT OF LICENSED HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY BASED WAIVER PROGRAMS
Part 16 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES
Section 8.370.16.82 - LAUNDRY FACILITIES
Universal Citation: 8 NM Admin Code 8.370.16.82
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A. Facilities: A laundry room shall be provided unless commercial laundry facilities are used. Laundry facilities shall be located in areas separate from resident units and shall be provided with necessary washing and drying equipment.
B. Work room: When commercial laundries are used, a room for sorting, processing, and storing soiled linen shall be provided and shall have mechanical exhaust ventilation.
C. In addition to the requirements of Subsection A of 8.370.16.82 NMAC and Subsection B of 8.370.16.82 NMAC, facilities shall have:
(1) A
soiled linen sorting room separate from the laundry, which shall be
mechanically ventilated and under negative pressure.
(2) A lavatory with both hot and cold running
water, soap, and individual towels in the laundry area.
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