S.D. Admin. R. 44:76:11:08

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 44:76:11:08 - Laundry

The laundry shall include the following:

(1) Linen cart storage;

(2) Storage for laundry supplies;

(3) A lavatory conveniently accessible to soiled, clean, and processing rooms; and

(4) Laundry processing room with separate soiled and clean work areas with commercial equipment. Each clothes dryer shall have a galvanized metal vent pipe for exhaust: and

The space and equipment layout shall be sized and designed to produce quality linen with a work flow that minimizes potential for cross-contamination of clean linen by soiled linen, contaminated equipment, contaminated air, or splash. Any modification to the standard may be made if the services are contracted to an outside organization. A modification shall be requested in writing by the facility and approved by the department.

S.D. Admin. R. 44:76:11:08

42 SDR 51, effective 10/13/2015

General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13(1) and (4).

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13(1) and (4).