Storing of Clean Linen in the Care Home
Wood shelving should be replaced with alternatives such as metal or plastic shelving only, as wood is porous and can harbour germs
Clean Linen Transportation
Clean linen should be transported back to source via pre-established clean linen routes
Clean Linen Transportation
Clean linen should be transported back to source via pre-established clean linen routes
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Laundry Cycle Management
A Critical Component in Care Home Hygiene and Safety Storing Clean Linen
Clean linen should be stored securely in appropriate trolleys or areas of the laundry, to reduce risk of recontamination
Storing Clean Linen
Clean linen should be stored securely in appropriate trolleys or areas of the laundry, to reduce risk of recontamination
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Laundry Cycle Management
A Critical Component in Care Home Hygiene and Safety zones dirty
Dirty Linen Transportation
Dirty Linen Transportation
Sorting
Correct trolleys and dedicated routes for dirty linen, to avoid contamination of environment
Correct trolleys and dedicated routes for dirty linen, to avoid contamination of environment
Before washing, check linen for sharp objects and other waste.
Sorting *Note - do not open red bags!
Before washing, check linen for sharp objects and other waste.
*Note - do not open red bags!
Drying and Finishing Drying and Finishing
Drying and finishing must be performed as soon as possible after washing to avoid recontamination. This process also provides a further level of thermal disinfection
Drying and finishing must be performed as soon as possible after washing to avoid recontamination. This process also provides a further level of thermal disinfection
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Follow the 'first in first out' principle. Linen stored longest should be used first, to avoid prolonged storage times
Wood shelving should be replaced with alternatives such as metal or plastic shelving only, as wood is porous and can harbour germs
Follow the 'first in first out' principle. Linen stored longest should be used first, to avoid prolonged storage times
Dity linen must be presorted at point of collection according to textile family
Presorting
Dity linen must be presorted at point of collection according to textile family
Washing Washing
Choose the correct wash formula (temperature & chemicals) based on the fabric type
Choose the correct wash formula (temperature & chemicals) based on the fabric type
Infection Prevention A report on the importance of Laundry Cycle Management in UK care homes.
Infection Prevention A report on the importance of Laundry Cycle Management in UK care homes.
75% feel the laundering of their residents’ clothing has a link to their happiness as individuals
75% feel the laundering of their residents’ clothing has a link to their happiness as individuals
69% see the loss or damage of clothing as being a highly important concern to the residents’ families
69% see the loss or damage of clothing as being a highly important concern to the residents’ families
5% ha outbreak was traceable to laundry procedures specifically
26% do not feel their laundry is managed in a way which completely avoids contamination
26% do not feel their laundry is managed in a way which completely avoids contamination
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5% have knowingly experienced an instance where an infection outbrea
nowingly experienced an instance where an infection traceable to laundry procedures specifically
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