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CMS SOM App. J, Tag W437
(3) Provide adequate clean linen and dirty linen storage areas
Guidance §483.470(g)(3)
Clean linen must be is separated from dirty linen and stored in a manner which prevents
contamination.
Linen soiled with bodily fluids must be stored separately and in a manner which protects clients
from exposure to possible infectious sources.
A bedroom hamper can be an acceptable dirty linen storage "area" if kept odor free and
consistent with the infection control requirements at §483.470(1).
(h) Standard: Emergency plan and procedures.
History
Rev. 135, Issued: 02-27-15, Effective: 04-27-15, Implementation: 04-27-15
Provenance
- Source
- cms.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-07-22
- Edition
- som-2026-07-22
- Content hash
52de27352c8f853810a67096421d8a4433fbf9858f1a2b24d5a973e5ff59c298
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