N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.19.44 - LINEN AND LAUNDRY
The hospice facility shall have available at all times a quantity of linen essential for proper care and comfort of patients. Linens shall be handled, stored, processed, and transported in such a manner as to prevent the spread of infection.
A. A
safe and adequate clean linen storage area shall be provided with a supply of
clean linen available for patient use.
B. Any laundry done in the facility shall be
done in a laundry room separate from the kitchen, dining area, clean and soiled
storage and handling areas.
C. The
soiled laundry storage and sorting area shall be in a well ventilated area
separate from the clean linen handling area, clean storage area, and food
preparation areas. If linen or laundry is washed on the premises, an adequate
supply of hot water shall be available to provide water at a minimum of 160
degrees fahrenheit in the washing machine.
Notes
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