481—57.37 (135C) Laundry.
	   57.37(1) All soiled linens shall be collected and transported to the laundry room in closed, leakproof laundry bags or covered, impermeable containers. (III)
	   57.37(2) Except for related activities, the laundry room shall not be used for other purposes. (III)
	   57.37(3) Procedures shall be written for the proper handling of wet, soiled, and contaminated linens. (III)
	   57.37(4) Residents’ personal laundry shall be marked with an identification if comingled with other residents’ personal laundry. (III)
	   57.37(5) Bed linens, towels, and washcloths shall be clean and stain-free. (III)
	   57.37(6) If laundry is done in the facility, the following shall be provided:
	      a.    	 A clean, dry, well-lit area to accommodate a washer and dryer of adequate size to serve the needs of the facility. (III)
	      b.    	 In facilities with more than 15 beds, the laundry room shall be divided into separate areas, one for sorting soiled linen and one for sorting and folding clean linen. (III)
[ARC 1753C, IAB 12/10/14, effective 1/14/15]