Current through Bulletin 2024-23, December 1, 2024
Section R432-6-210 - Linen Services(1) Each facility shall have space and equipment to store and process clean and soiled linen as required for resident care. Laundry may be done within the facility, in a building on or off-site, or in a commercial or shared laundry.(2) If laundry is done off the site, the following shall be provided: (a) a room for receiving and holding soiled linen until ready for pickup or processing;(b) a central, clean linen storage room(s); and(c) a lavatory in each area where unbagged, soiled linen is handled.(3) If a large or small facility processes its own laundry on-site, the following shall be provided: (a) a laundry room for receiving, holding, washing, drying, and sorting soiled linens, with the following: (i) a pre-wash sink at least 13 inches deep by 20 inches wide;(ii) a separate hand washing sink;(iii) washer(s) and dryer(s); and(iv) storage for laundry supplies;(b) arrangement of equipment that will permit an orderly workflow and minimize cross-traffic that might mix clean and soiled operations; and(c) a central, clean linen storage room(s);(4) If a limited capacity facility processes its own laundry on-site, the following shall be provided: (a) a room to store and process both clean and soiled linen;(b) a washer and dryer; and(c) a utility sink in the laundry room.(5) Each facility shall provide a minimum of one washing machine, one clothes dryer, and ironing equipment in good working order for resident use.Utah Admin. Code R432-6-210