South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-125 - Consumer Electronic Equipment Collection and Recovery
Section 61-125.1700 - INFECTION CONTROL
Subsection 61-125.1705 - Clean and Soiled Linen and Clothing. (II)
Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-125.1705
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
A. Clean Linen and Clothing.
1. A supply of clean, sanitary linen and
clothing shall be available at all times.
2. In order to prevent the contamination of
clean linen and clothing by dust or other airborne particles or organisms,
clean linen and clothing shall be stored and transported in a sanitary manner,
for example, enclosed and covered.
3. Clean linen and clothing shall be
separated from storage for 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
solid enclosed, covered, and leak proof containers; and
4. Laundry operations shall not be conducted
in patient rooms, dining rooms, or in locations where food is prepared, served,
or stored.
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