WAC 246-320-206   Linen and laundry services.  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. 09-07-050, § 246-320-206, filed 3/11/09, effective 4/11/09.]