Section 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 from the contracted laundry service that details any services provided..(3) Each licensee that provides in-house laundry services shall meet the following requirements: (a) maintain a supply of clean linen to meet the needs of the patients;(b) clean bed linens are changed as often as necessary, but no less than twice each week;(c) soiled linen and clothing is stored separate from clean linen and not allowed to accumulate in the facility;(d) laundry equipment is in good repair;(e) the laundry area is separate and apart from any room where food is stored, prepared, or served; and(f) personnel handle, store, process, and transport linens in a manner to minimize contamination by air-borne particles and to prevent the spread of infection.Utah Admin. Code R432-750-33
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-10, effective 5/5/2023