South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-78 - Standards for Licensing Hospices
Sec2 61-78.2000 - ENVIRONMENT
Section 61-78.2000.2003 - Clean and Soiled Linen (II)
Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-78.2000.2003
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
A. Clean Linen. A Hospice Facility shall have available a supply of clean, sanitary linen at all times. In order to prevent the contamination of clean linen by dust or other airborne particles or organisms, clean linen shall be stored and transported in a sanitary manner, for example, enclosed and covered. Clean linen storage rooms shall be used only for the storage of clean linen and other clean materials. Clean linen shall be separated from storage of other materials.
B. Soiled Linen.
1. For Inpatient Services, a Hospice shall not
sort, rinse, or wash soiled linen outside of a laundry service area;
2. A Hospice Facility shall have provisions for
collecting, transporting, and storing soiled linen;
3. A Hospice Facility shall keep soiled linen in
enclosed or covered containers; and
4.
For Inpatient Services, a Hospice shall not conduct laundry operations in patient
rooms, dining rooms, or in locations where food is prepared, served, or stored.
Freezers and refrigerators may be stored in laundry areas, provided sanitary
conditions are maintained.
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