N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.15.62

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 8.370.15.62 - LAUNDRY SERVICES

A. General requirements: A boarding home shall provide laundry services, either on the premises or through a laundromat or commercial laundry and linen service.

(1) On-site laundry facilities shall be located in areas separate from the resident units and shall be provided with necessary washing and drying equipment.

(2) Soiled laundry shall be kept separate from clean laundry, unless the laundry facility is provided for resident use only.

(3) Soiled laundry shall not be stored in the kitchen or dining areas. The building design and layout shall ensure the separation of laundry room from kitchen and dining areas.

(4) Boarding home laundry supplies and cleaning supplies shall not be kept in the same storage areas used for the storage of foods and clean storage.

(5) All linens and bedding shall be changed as needed or when a new resident is to occupy the bed.

B.Personal laundry: Residents who are able, and who so desire, may be allowed to use at least one washing machine, dryer, iron and ironing board for their personal laundry, provided that the equipment is of a type and in a location, which can be safely used by the residents. If that washing machine is coin operated, residents on SSI/SSP shall be provided with coins or tokens and laundry supplies.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.15.62

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 12, June 25, 2024, eff. 7/1/2024