Authority: IC 16-21-1-7; IC 16-21-2-2.5
Affected: IC 16-21-1; IC 16-21-2
Sec. 3.
The clinic, whether it operates its own laundry or uses outside laundry service, must ensure that the laundry process complies with a recognized laundry standard as follows:
(1) Clean linen must be separated from soiled linen at all times.(2) Contaminated linens must be clearly identified and bagged.(3) Central clean linen storage space must be provided as follows: (A) If commercial laundry services are utilized:(i) a soiled linen collection area must be provided; and(ii) a hand washing facility is required in each area where unbagged soiled linen is handled.(B) If laundry is processed in the clinic: (i) a laundry processing area must be provided;(ii) clean linen storage and mending must be separated from soiled linen handling and storage; and(iii) employee hand washing facilities must be available in each room where clean or soiled linen is processed and handled.Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 26-11-3; filed May 11, 2006, 9:36 a.m.: 29 IR 3367; readopted filed Jul 12, 2012, 12:08 p.m.: 20120808-IR-410120196RFAReadopted filed 9/26/2018, 2:48 p.m.: 20181024-IR-410180328RFA