Minnesota Administrative Rules

6950.1080 SPILLS AND LAUNDRY.

Subpart 1.

Spills.

Surfaces must be decontaminated immediately or as soon as feasible after potentially infectious materials are spilled.

Subp. 2.

Laundry.

Contaminated linen:

A.

must be handled as little as possible and with minimum agitation;

B.

must be placed in bags that prevent leakage at the location where it is used; and

C.

must not be sorted or rinsed in patient-care areas.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 214.24

History:

21 SR 1668

Published Electronically:

June 11, 2008