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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...

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...

Laundry Scabies Outbreak Management

Effective laundry management is essential to contain and remove the infestation when dealing with a scabies outbreak.  Disposable gloves and long-sleeved gowns must be worn when handling any potentially infested linen or personal items to prevent the skin on any employees from coming into contact with them.   Placing linen in...

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...

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....