New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 370 - OVERSIGHT OF LICENSED HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY BASED WAIVER PROGRAMS
Part 19 - REQUIREMENTS FOR INHOME AND INPATIENT HOSPICE CARE
Section 8.370.19.44 - LINEN AND LAUNDRY

Universal Citation: 8 NM Admin Code 8.370.19.44

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

The hospice facility shall have available at all times a quantity of linen essential for proper care and comfort of patients. Linens shall be handled, stored, processed, and transported in such a manner as to prevent the spread of infection.

A. A safe and adequate clean linen storage area shall be provided with a supply of clean linen available for patient use.

B. Any laundry done in the facility shall be done in a laundry room separate from the kitchen, dining area, clean and soiled storage and handling areas.

C. The soiled laundry storage and sorting area shall be in a well ventilated area separate from the clean linen handling area, clean storage area, and food preparation areas. If linen or laundry is washed on the premises, an adequate supply of hot water shall be available to provide water at a minimum of 160 degrees fahrenheit in the washing machine.

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