Linen management and linen storage areas audit

Is there a designated area for the storage of clean linen which is separate to used linen?

Is the environment visibly clean? (Check walls, windows, ceilings, fans, and light fittings are free from dust/debris/insects etc).

Is the environment free from any visible damage? (Check for flaking paint, damaged walls/ ceilings/window frames & surfaces. Check for evidence of action taken to repair).

Is the floor visibly clean? (Check the edges and corners are clean and free of dust and grit).

Is the flooring in a good state of repair? (Check for rips and tears).

Is all linen stored off the floor? (Visual check).

Is the area/room used to store clean linen free from inappropriate items? (Check linen area store for inappropriate equipment).

Are water-soluble bags used for soiled and/or infected linen? (Observe practice or ask a member of staff to describe procedure, also check for the availability of red bags. )

Are used linen/bags/containers less than 75% full? (Check linen bags/containers can be secured).

Are reusable linen bags laundered after use? (Ask staff attending to the laundry).

Are rigid linen containers/trolleys visibly clean? (Check cleanliness).

Do staff wear disposable gloves and aprons when handling soiled linen? (Observe practice or ask a staff member to describe the procedure).

Is the linen in good condition, free from frays, tears etc? (Check the condition of linen items).

Is all soiled laundry laundered on a (sluice) machine cycle? (Observe practice or ask a member of staff to describe the procedure.)

Is the tumble dryer vented to the outside? (Check for pipe).

Is the vent area clean?

Are the weekly checks carried out on the tumble drier – fluff removed, pipe wiped and end checked for blockages or build up?