Improper Handling of Soiled Linens in Laundry Process
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that soiled facility linens were handled in a manner that prevented potential contamination during the laundry process. During an observation, three towels and a shower curtain were found unbagged and lying in a bin below the laundry chute. The laundry assistant confirmed that some laundry items were sent down the chute without being bagged. The environmental director and infection preventionist both stated that soiled linens should be bagged before being sent down the chute to prevent contamination and potential exposure to infection. The facility was unable to provide a policy regarding the proper handling of soiled linens in relation to the laundry chute.