California Code of Regulations › Title 22 - Social Security › Division 5 - Licensing and Certification of Health Facilities, Home Health Agencies, Clinics, and Referral Agencies › Chapter 12 - Correctional Treatment Centers › Article 6 - Physical Plant and Safety › Section 79861 - Laundry Service

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a)
				  Laundry and linen.
(1) An adequate supply of
				  serviceable clean linen shall be provided to meet the needs of the correctional
				  treatment center. This shall include, but not be limited to, at least three (3)
				  complete bed changes for the correctional treatment center's licensed bed
				  capacity.
(2) There shall be
				  written policies and procedures developed and implemented supporting infection
				  control policies in the handling, storage, transportation and processing of
				  linens. Such policies shall be reviewed and approved by the infection control
				  committee.
(3) If the facility
				  operates its own laundry, such laundry shall be:
(A) Located in such relationship to other
				  areas that steam, odors, lint and objectionable noises do not reach patient
				  care, dining or kitchen areas.
(B)
				  Well-lighted, ventilated and adequate in size for the needs of the hospital and
				  for safe operation.
(C) Maintained
				  in a sanitary manner and kept in good repair.
(D) Not part of a storage
				  area.
(4) The laundering
				  of correctional treatment center linens shall comply with the following:
(A) All linens shall be washed using an
				  effective soap or detergent and thoroughly rinsed to remove soap or detergent
				  and soil. Linens shall be exposed to water at a minimum temperature of 71°C
				  (160°F) for at least 24 minutes during the washing process, or a lower
				  temperature of 60°C (140°F) for 24 minutes may be utilized if the
				  linens are subsequently passed through a flatwork ironer at 110-115 feet per
				  minute at a temperature of 300°F. or a tumbler dryer at a temperature of
				  180°F.
(B) The facility shall
				  implement a procedure for affirming the efficacy of the laundry process,
				  including quarterly sample testing procedures for bacterial, chemical and stain
				  residue and overall fabric quality.
(5) Clean linen and soiled linen shall be
				  stored in separate rooms of the facility. Linen storage rooms in the laundry
				  area shall be adequate in size for the needs of the correctional treatment
				  center and shall not be used for any other purpose.
(6) Laundry personnel shall be provided hand
				  washing and toilet facilities at locations convenient to the laundry, to avoid
				  traversing patient and dietary areas.
(7) Soiled and clean linen carts shall be so
				  labeled and provided with covers made of washable or cleanable materials. The
				  carts and covers shall be maintained in a clean condition. Linen carts used for
				  the storage or transportation of dirty linen shall be thoroughly washed before
				  being used for the storage and transportation of clean linen.
(8) If the correctional treatment center does
				  not maintain a laundry service, the commercial laundry utilized shall meet the
				  standards of this Section.