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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...

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...

Understanding Laundry Chemicals

Effective disinfection and cleaning procedures are important in preventing new infections in the residential aged care facility. This is particularly vital when dealing with contaminated laundry. Bedding, clothes, privacy curtains, and other textiles usually carry pathogens, which can pose health risks to residents, employees and visitors when not properly handled....

Using Washing Machines and Dryers

All washing machines and dryers used in the delivery of laundry services should meet the requirements of Australian and New Zealand laundry standards.  Material data sheets, instructions and operational manuals for all laundry equipment are to be available. Wash Formula Records Wash formula records must be kept for each wash...

Laundry Disinfection

Disinfection is a process that eliminates many or all pathogenic microorganisms, except bacterial spores, on inanimate objects. Disinfection can be accomplished by several means, including heat and chemicals. The antimicrobial action of the laundering process is the outcome of a combination of mechanical, thermal and chemical processes. Thermal To destroy bacteria...