Minnesota Administrative Rules

4665.2000 BEDDING AND LINEN.

All beds provided for residents shall be supplied with suitable pillowcases and under and top sheets. All bedding, including mattresses, mattress pads, quilts, blankets, pillows, sheets, spreads and all bath linen shall be kept clean. Bedding, including mattresses, mattress pads, quilts, blankets, pillows, bed and bath linen which is worn out or unfit for further use shall not be used. Bedding shall be appropriate to the season. Pillowcases, sheets and bath linen, after being used by one resident, shall be washed before they are used by another resident.

Clean bed linen shall be furnished at least once each week, or more frequently to maintain cleanliness, and at least a clean washcloth and a clean towel or appropriate paper service shall be available each day to each resident.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 144.56

Published Electronically:

October 11, 2007