electrolux mini guide 5
Dirty laundry can spread germs to other areas and therefore the clean linen needs to be handled as carefully as the dirty. This requires an
In the current climate whereby hospitals must be able to produce documentation to prove the quality of the processes used, the laundry flow implemented must ensure permanent control systems are in place
to minimise and prevent the risk of healthcare acquired infections.
Linen hygiene is a key part of your overall quality process. The following stages can be tailored to every kind of laundry set up; carrying out an audit of the existing process, risk assessment, drawing up preventative measures, creating standard operating procedures and implementing quality assurance procedures that are evaluated and monitored at various intervals. In addition, any service provider should be selected according to specifications and defined hygiene standards.
With this in mind, please take the time to read this “Mini Guide to hygienic laundry practices based on the RABC system*/EN 14065”.
We hope you find it useful.
