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Healthcare Facility
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Health & Safety Officer
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Hospital Housekeeping Checklist - Soiled Linen
Laundry & Linen Services Department
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Handle contaminated laundry as little as possible with minimal agitation.
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Bag contaminated laundry at the location of use. Do not sort or rinse laundry at the location where it was used.
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Place wet contaminated laundry in leak-proof, and color-coded or labeled containers, at the location where it was used.
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Is the contaminated laundry wet and presents a reasonable likelihood of soak-through of or leakage from the bag or container?
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The laundry shall be placed and transported in bags or containers which prevent soak-through and/or leakage of fluids to the exterior.
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Contaminated laundry bags should not be held close to the body or squeezed when transporting to avoid punctures from improperly discarded syringes.
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Normal laundry cycles should be used according to the washer and detergent manufacturer's recommendations.
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Wear appropriate PPE when handling and/or sorting contaminated laundry.
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Disposable (single-use) gloves shall not be washed or decontaminated for re-use.
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Contaminated needles and sharps shall not be bent, recapped or removed. No shearing or breaking permitted.
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Never mix together cleaning solutions that contain ammonia and chlorine. When mixed together these chemicals form a deadly gas.
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Use proper lifting techniques
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Use well-maintained carts with large, low rolling, low resistance wheels, that can roll easily over mixed flooring as well as gaps between elevators and hallways.
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Use mechanical aids to reduce the need to lift such as spring-loaded laundry platforms.
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Control accumulations of flammable and combustible waste materials and residues so that they do not contribute to a fire emergency.
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Additional Recommendations
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Health and Safety Officer Name & Signature
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Hospital Housekeeping Officer Name & Signature
