6 Colo. Code Regs. § 1011-1-20-21
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 22, November 25, 2024
Section 6 CCR 1011-1-20-21 - LAUNDRY AND LINENS21.1 The center shall have and follow written policies and procedures regarding the handling of linens and laundry.21.2 Outside Laundry: Laundry that is sent out shall be sent to a commercial or hospital laundry. A contract for laundry services performed by commercial laundries for ambulatory surgical centers shall include applicable standards of this Section 21.21.3 Storage: If soiled linen is not processed on a daily basis, a separate, properly ventilated storage area shall be provided.21.4 Processing: The laundry processing area shall be arranged to allow for an orderly, progressive flow of laundry from the soiled to the clean area.21.5 Washing Temperatures: The water temperature and duration of washing cycle shall be consistent with the temperature and duration recommended by the manufacturers of the laundry chemicals being used.21.6 Packaging: The linens to be returned from the outside laundry to the center shall be completely wrapped or covered to protect against contamination.21.7 Soiled Linen Transportation: Soiled linen shall be enclosed in an impervious bag and removed from surgery units after each procedure.21.8 Soiled Linen Carts: Carts, if used to transport soiled linen, shall be constructed of impervious materials, cleaned and disinfected after each use.21.9 Clean Linen Storage Room: Adequate provisions shall be made for storage of clean linen. 21.10 Contaminated Linens: Contaminated linens shall be afforded appropriate special treatment by the laundry to ensure cleanliness.21.11 Procedures: Adequate procedures for the handling of all laundry and for the positive identification, proper packaging and storage of sterile linens shall be developed and followed.