The purpose of this section is to prevent the use of dirty or contaminated laundry or linens.
Hospitals must develop and implement a laundry and linen system that:
(1) Meets the needs of the hospital and patients;
(2) Assures linens and laundry are clean and free from contaminants and toxic residues;
(3) Processes within industry standard pH ranges; and
(4) Processes and stores according to the Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities, 2.1-6.4.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter
70.41 RCW and RCW
43.70.040. WSR 09-07-050, § 246-320-206, filed 3/11/09, effective 4/11/09.]