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New York Codes, Rules and Regulations


Section 83-1.17 - Linen and laundry


83-1.17 Linen and laundry.

(a) Shared health facilities shall:

(1) provide a sufficient quantity of clean linen to meet the requirements of patients;

(2) separately bag or enclose used linens from infectious patients in readily identified containers distinguishable from other laundry; and

(3) transport and store clean linen in a manner to prevent its contamination.