<html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><title></title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70P0 { margin-top: 0; line-height: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-indent: 0.00in; text-align: justify; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; } span.s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0 { color: black; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0-000000 { color: #0000FF; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0-000001 { color: black; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70000002 { color: black; background: white; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0-000003 { color: #0000FF; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">    </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=44:75:02:09"><span class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0-000000">44:75:02:09</span></a><span class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0-000001">.  Linen.</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0"> The supply of bed linen and towels </span><span class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">must</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0"> equal </span><span class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">two</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0"> times the licensed capacity</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0"> of the facility</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">. The facility shall </span><span class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">develop and implement</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0"> written procedures for the storage and handling of soiled and clean linens. The facility shall contract with a commercial laundry service or the laundry service of another licensed health care facility for all common use linens if laundry services are not provided on the premises. A facility providing laundry services shall have adequate space and equipment for the safe and effective operation of the laundry service.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">    The facility must process c</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">ommingled patients' personal clothing, common-use linen, any isolation clothing, and housekeeping items by methods that ensure disinfection. The facility </span><span class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">must</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0"> process laundry following the laundry equipment and cleaning agent recommendations. If hot water is used for disinfection, minimum water temperatures supplied for laundry purposes </span><span class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">must</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0"> be </span><span class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">one hundred sixty</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0"> degrees Fahrenheit </span><span class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">or seventy-one</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0"> degrees centigrade. If chlorine bleach is added to the laundry process </span><span class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">following the manufacturer's direction</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">, the minimum hot water temperatures supplied for laundry purposes may be reduced to </span><span class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">one hundred twenty</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0"> degrees Fahrenheit </span><span class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">or forty-nine</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0"> degrees centigrade. The facility may wash commingled patients' personal clothing, common-use linen, and any isolation clothing in water temperatures less than </span><span class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">one hundred twenty degrees Fahrenheit</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0"> if:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">    (1)  The supplier of the chemical specifies low-temperature wash formulas in writing for the machines used in the facility;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">    (2)  Charts providing specific information concerning the formulas to be used for each machine are posted in an area accessible to </span><span class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">personnel</span><span class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">    (3)  The facility ensures laundry </span><span class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">personnel</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0"> receiv</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">e </span><span class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">in-service training by the chemical supplier on a routine basis, regarding chemical usage and monitoring of wash operations; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">    (4)  The facility ensures </span><span class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">personnel monitor</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0"> chemical usage and wash water temperatures at least monthly to ensure conformance with the chemical supplier's instructions.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">    Any patient's personal clothing that is not commingled may be processed according to manufacturer's recommendations using water temperatures and detergent in </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">a </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">quantity as recommended by the garment or detergent manufacturer. The facility shall have distinct areas for the storage and handling of clean and soiled linens. </span><span class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">A</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">reas used for the storage and handling of soiled linens </span><span class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">must</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0"> be negatively pressurized. The facility shall establish procedures for the handling and processing of contaminated linens. Soiled linen </span><span class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">must</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0"> be placed in closed containers prior to transportation. </span><span class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">Clean</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0"> linens </span><span class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">must</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0"> be transported in containers used exclusively for clean linens, </span><span class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">must</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0"> be kept covered with dust covers at all times while in transit or in hallways, and </span><span class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">must</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0"> be stored in areas designated exclusively for this purpose. </span><span class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">The department must review and approve any</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0"> written request for any modification of the requirements of this section </span><span class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">as to a facility's policy and procedure</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0"> before any changes are made.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">    The facility must sort and process environmental cleaning and disinfection cleaning cloths, microfiber cloths, mop head, and other textiles in loads separate from healthcare textiles.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">    </span><span class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0-000001">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0"> 42 SDR 51, effective October 13, 2015</span><span class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">; 50 SDR 62, effective November 27, 2023</span><span class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">    </span><span class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0-000001">General Authority:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0"> SDCL </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-12-13"><span class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0-000003">34-12-13</span></a><span class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">(1)(4).</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">    </span><span class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0-000001">Law Implemented:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0"> SDCL </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-12-13"><span class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0-000003">34-12-13</span></a><span class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70C0">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s76daeea1-f692-458f-9f02-a5c29f934d70000002"> </span></p></div></body></html>