New York A10543 mandates healthcare facilities to maintain a 50% threshold of reusable healthcare protective textiles unless supply chain issues.

New York A10543 requires healthcare facilities to maintain a 50% operating threshold of reusable healthcare protective textiles, including underpads, lab coats, and gowns. Facilities must ensure these items are processed by a certified laundry service and returned for use. The Department of Health may grant reprieves for supply chain issues. Failure to comply may result in fines, though a 30-day grace period is provided for compliance. The act aims to protect healthcare workers, patients, and support personnel from exposure to infectious agents and other clinical risks.

New York A10543 mandates healthcare facilities to maintain a 50% threshold of reusable healthcare protective textiles unless supply chain issues.

New York A10543 requires healthcare facilities to maintain a 50% operating threshold of reusable healthcare protective textiles, including underpads, lab coats, and gowns. Facilities must ensure these items are processed by a certified laundry service and returned for use. The Department of Health may grant reprieves for supply chain issues. Failure to comply may result in fines, though a 30-day grace period is provided for compliance. The act aims to protect healthcare workers, patients, and support personnel from exposure to infectious agents and other clinical risks.