R432-750-33. Laundry Services

(1) The licensee shall provide laundry services to meet the needs of the patients. (2) If the licensee contracts for laundry services, the licensee shall obtain a signed, dated agreement detailing any services provided. (3) Each licensee that provides in-house laundry services shall ensure: (a) clean bed linens are changed as often as necessary, but no less than twice each week; (b) laundry equipment is in good repair; (c) a supply of clean linen is maintained to meet the needs of the patients; (d) personnel handle, store, process, and transport linens in a manner to minimize contamination by air-borne particles and to prevent the spread of infection; (e) soiled linen and clothing are stored separate from clean linen and not allowed to accumulate in the facility; and (f) the laundry area is separate and apart from any room where food is stored, prepared, or served.