N.J. Admin. Code § 8:36-17.8

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:36-17.8 - Laundry services

(a) Written policies and procedures shall be established and implemented for the facility's laundry services, including, but not limited to, policies and procedures regarding the following:

1. Storage and transportation of laundry;

2. Collection and storage of soiled laundry in a ventilated area;

3. Protection of clean laundry from contamination during processing, transporting, and storage; and

4. Handling and laundering of resident's clothing and personal items separately from other laundry.

(b) Soiled laundry shall be stored in a ventilated, vermin-proof area, separate from other supplies, and shall be stored, sorted, rinsed, and laundered only in areas specifically designated for those purposes.

(c) All soiled laundry from resident rooms and other service areas shall be stored, transported, collected, and delivered in a covered laundry bag or cart. Laundry carts shall be in good repair, kept clean, and identified for use with either clean or soiled laundry.

(d) Clean laundry shall be protected from contamination during processing, storage, and transportation within the facility.

(e) Soiled and clean laundry shall be kept separate. An established procedure shall be followed to reduce the number of bacteria in the fabrics. Equipment surfaces that come into contact with laundry shall be sanitized.

(f) Residents who choose to launder their personal items shall be provided with in-house assistance in accordance with facility policy.

(g) If the facility provides a laundry service on site in lieu of using a commercial laundry service, it shall provide a receiving, holding, and sorting area with hand-washing facilities. The walls, floors, and ceilings of the area shall be clean and in good repair. The flow of ventilating air shall be from clean to soiled areas, and ventilation shall be adequate to prevent heat and odor build-up.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:36-17.8