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Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
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Title 28. HEALTH AND SAFETY |
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PART IV. Health Facilities |
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Subpart B. General and Special Hospitals |
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Chapter 147. Environmental Services |
Section 147.53. Soiled linen
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Soiled linen shall be collected and stored in such a manner as to avoid microbial dissemination into the environment. Soiled linen shall be kept segregated from clean linen at all times. Soiled linen from isolation areas shall be identified and separately bagged. Precautions shall be taken in the subsequent processing of soiled linen from isolation areas to prevent microbial dissemination and infection.
Notation
This section cited in 28 Pa. Code § 147.55 (relating to off-premises laundry service).