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Laundry Outbreak Management

 All laundry items should be washed appropriately, ensuring the correct water temperature is achieved to destroy microorganisms.   Laundry and Linen Service Outbreak Process Laundry employees will be notified by management of an outbreak. Appropriate PPE is to be worn when handling linen, and transmission-based precautions used. PPE   Transmission-based...

Dirty Laundry Work Flow

It is essential to handle soiled and infectious linen appropriately and correctly. Used linen is potentially contaminated, so always ensure storage and handling of dirty linen minimises the risk of cross-contamination between clean and dirty items. Separate items before transferring them to the laundry for efficient and correct processing. From the...

Laundry Cleaning

The laundry comprises hard surfaces, and most hard surfaces can be adequately cleaned with warm water and detergent as per the manufacturer's instructions.  Allowing the cleaned surface to dry is an essential aspect of cleaning. Laundry Cleaning Agents Correctly used laundry cleaning agents reduce the possibility of healthcare-associated infections.  The following must...

Safety Data Sheets for Laundry

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) must be available for all chemicals used within the laundry, and they must be readily accessible via an electronic system, QR code system, or paper copy.  Laundry employees need to know where to find the SDS in case of a chemical-related incident or an emergency. All SDS must...

Laundry Maintenance

All laundry equipment should be scheduled for maintenance on the residential aged care facility's preventative maintenance schedule. All tasks are to be completed per the schedule, with correct documentation stored for validation. The preventative maintenance programme will ensure and maintain the correct and safe operation of equipment. Including equipment calibration...

Laundry PPE

The type of personal protective equipment (PPE) needed in the laundry depends on the risk assessment. Consider the risk of The likelihood of exposure to any blood or body fluid The volume of blood or body fluid likely to be encountered The possible route of transmission of an infectious organism The...