OAR 411-087-0320
Soiled and Clean Utility Rooms

(1)

Soiled Utility Room. The facility shall have one or more soiled utility rooms equipped to pre-rinse soiled linens and equipment. Each floor with resident rooms shall have a soiled utility room on the same floor within 120 feet of each resident room. The soiled utility room shall be equipped with:

(a)

Handwash sink.

NOTE: If a two compartment sink is used to meet subsection (1)(b) of this rule, a separate handwash sink is not required.

(b)

A mechanical sanitizer or two compartment deep sink (minimum dimensions for each compartment of 19 inches by 22 inches by ten inches deep) with hot and cold running water large enough to provide for disinfection of resident care equipment;

(c)

A flush rim clinical sink with washing device;

(d)

A work counter;

(e)

Area for storage of linen and trash receptacles;

(f)

Mechanical ventilation (see Table 2); and

(g)

Storage space. Clean urinals and bedpans may be stored in a closable cabinet in the soiled utility room. Other clean supplies and equipment may not be stored in the soiled utility room.

(2)

Clean Utility Room. Each floor with resident rooms shall have a clean utility room with a work counter, handwash sink and space for storage and distribution of clean and sterile supply materials. The clean utility room may be used for storage of clean linens.

(3)

Exceptions:

(a)

Locations. The maximum distance from resident room to soiled utility room in facilities which have been continuously licensed since January 1, 1992 may exceed 120 feet unless otherwise provided by OAR 411-087-0010 (New and Old Construction, Remodeling, Certificate of Need);

(b)

Ventilation. Facilities continuously licensed since January 1, 1992 without meeting subsection (1)(f) of this rule shall be exempt from such subsection unless otherwise provided by OAR 411-087-0010 (New and Old Construction, Remodeling, Certificate of Need);

(c)

Sink. Facilities continuously licensed since January 1, 1992 with a single compartment deep sink shall not be required to have a double deep sink or mechanical sanitizer in the soiled utility room unless the sink is replaced or otherwise provided by OAR 411-087-0010 (New and Old Construction, Remodeling, Certificate of Need).

[ED. NOTE: Tables referenced are available from the agency.]

Source: Rule 411-087-0320 — Soiled and Clean Utility Rooms, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=411-087-0320.

411–087–0005
Definitions 411–087–0010
New and Old Construction, Remodeling, Certificate of Need 411–087–0020
Referenced Regulations 411–087–0030
Waivers for Physical Environment Requirements 411–087–0100
Physical Environment Generally 411–087–0110
Administrative Area 411–087–0120
Signs 411–087–0130
Resident Care Unit 411–087–0140
Locked Units 411–087–0150
Nurses’ Station 411–087–0200
Dietary Services 411–087–0210
Therapy Services 411–087–0220
Pharmacy Services 411–087–0230
Laundry Services 411–087–0240
Personal Care Services 411–087–0250
Day Care Services 411–087–0300
Residents’ Dining, Activities and Living Areas 411–087–0310
Toilet, Handwashing, and Bathing Areas 411–087–0320
Soiled and Clean Utility Rooms 411–087–0330
Employee Rooms 411–087–0340
Storage Rooms 411–087–0350
Maintenance and Housekeeping 411–087–0360
Hallways, Corridors and Stairways 411–087–0400
Doors and Windows 411–087–0410
Floors, Ceilings and Walls 411–087–0420
Electrical Systems: General 411–087–0430
Electrical Systems: Lighting 411–087–0440
Electrical Systems: Alarm and Nurse Call Systems 411–087–0450
Heating and Ventilating Systems 411–087–0460
Water Supply, Sewage Disposal, and Other Piping Systems 411–087–0470
Building Sprinkler Systems 411–087–0480
Waste Processing Systems 411–087–0490
Elevator Systems

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OAR 411-087-0320 Soiled and Clean Utility Rooms

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OAR 411-087-0320
Soiled and Clean Utility Rooms