WAC 388-97-2780. Laundry services and storage

The nursing home must comply with WAC 388-97-1860 and ensure: (1) Sufficient laundry washing and drying facilities to meet the residents' care and comfort needs without delay. (2) That the nursing home linen is disinfected in accordance with: (a) The temperature and time of the cycle as specified by the manufacturer; or (b) The hot water cycle using the following table: Water Temperature Cycle Length 160 degrees F At least 5 minutes 140 degrees F At least 15 minutes Water Temperature Cycle Length 160 degrees F At least 5 minutes 140 degrees F At least 15 minutes (3) In new construction, soiled linens and soiled clothing are stored and sorted in a room ventilated according to Table 6 in WAC 388-97-4040 . The room must: (a) Have self-closing doors; (b) Be separated from the washing and drying facilities; (c) Contain a handwashing sink; (d) Have a floor drain; and (e) Contain a clinic service sink. (4) In new construction, clean linen is stored in a room ventilated according to Table 6 in WAC 388-97-4040 . The room must: (a) Be separated from the washing and drying facilities; and (b) Have self closing doors.