Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.03.11.704 - ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS - LINENS AND LAUNDRY SERVICES

01. Linens Provided. Each ICF/IID must have available at all times a quantity of linens sufficient for the proper care and comfort of its individuals. The linens must: (3-17-22)

a. Be of good quality, not thread-bare, torn, or badly stained; and (3-17-22)

b. Be handled, processed, and stored in an appropriate manner that prevents contamination. (3-17-22)

02. Laundry Facilities. Unless a laundry service is used as described in Subsection 704.03 of this rule, each ICF/IID must have adequate laundry facilities for the sanitary washing and drying of the linens and other washable goods laundered in the facility. An individual's personal laundry must be collected, sorted, washed, and dried in a sanitary manner, and cannot be washed with the general linens. The laundry area must: (3-17-22)

a. Be situated in an area separate and apart from where food is stored, prepared, or served; (3-17-22)

b. Be well-lighted and ventilated; (3-17-22)

c. Be adequate in size for the needs of the facility; (3-17-22)

d. Be maintained in a sanitary manner; and (3-17-22)

e. Be kept in good repair. (3-17-22)

03. Laundry Services. When an ICF/IID sends its linens and individuals' personal laundry out for laundry services, the facility must ensure that: (3-17-22)

a. Soiled linens and clothing are handled in a proper manner to prevent cross-contamination and material damage prior to sending out; (3-17-22)

b. Clean linens and clothing received from a laundry service are stored in a proper manner to prevent potential re-contamination or material damage; and (3-17-22)

c. Each individual's personal laundry is collected, transported, sorted, washed, and dried in a sanitary manner and is not washed with general linens. (3-17-22)

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Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.03.11.704