Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
FACILITY STANDARDS AND LICENSING
Chapter 246-335 - In-home services agencies
Part 7 - General Design Requirements
Section 246-335-742 - Linen handling facilities
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-335-742
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
A hospice care center applicant or licensee must provide linen handling facilities with the capacity for receiving, holding, sorting, and separating soiled and clean linens either in:
(1) Clean and soiled utility rooms meeting the requirements of WAC 246-335-746; or
(2) In a separate linen handling facility meeting the following requirements:
(a) Floor
drain(s) located in the soiled linen area;
(b) Handwash sink in soiled and clean
processing areas;
(c) Negative air
pressure gradient with direction of air flow from clean side of room to dirty
side of room is shared;
(d) A
folding area on clean side of room; and
(e) Separate clean linen storage located to
avoid sources of moist or contaminated air with:
(i) Storage for reserve supply of linens,
blankets, and pillows; and
(ii)
Space for carts or shelves.
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