South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-103 - Residential Treatment Facilities for Children and Adolescents
Sec2 61-103.1700 - INFECTION CONTROL AND ENVIRONMENT
Section 61-103.1700.1705 - Clean and Soiled Linen and Clothing (II)

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-103.1700.1705

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024

A. Clean Linen and Clothing. An adequate supply of clean, sanitary linen and clothing shall be available at all times. In order to prevent the contamination of clean linen and/or clothing by dust or other airborne particles or organisms, clean linen and clothing shall be stored and transported in a sanitary manner, such as enclosed and covered. Linen and clothing storage rooms shall be used only for the storage of linen and clothing. Clean linen and clothing shall be separated from storage of other purposes.

B. Soiled Linen and Clothing.

1. Soiled linen and clothing shall neither be sorted, rinsed, nor washed outside of the laundry service area;

2. Provisions shall be made for collecting, transporting, and storing soiled linen and clothing;

3. Soiled linen and clothing shall be kept in enclosed and/or covered containers.

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