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Virginia Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
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Title 22. Social Services |
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Agency 40. Department of Social Services |
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Chapter 72. Standards for Licensed Assisted Living Facilities |
Section 760. Laundry and linens
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A. Residents' clothing shall be kept clean and in good repair.
B. Table coverings and napkins shall be clean at all times.
C. Bed and bath linens shall be changed at least every seven days and more often if needed. In facilities with common bathing areas, bath linens shall be changed after each use.
D. Table and kitchen linens shall be laundered separately from other washable goods.
E. When bed, bath, table and kitchen linens are washed, the water shall be above 140°F or the dryer shall heat the linens above 140°F as verified by the manufacturer or a sanitizing agent shall be used according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Historical Notes
Derived from Volume 23, Issue 06, eff. December 28, 2006.