Improper Storage of Clean Laundry in Laundry Room
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that clean clothing was stored on a clean surface in the laundry area, as required by its Infection Prevention and Control Program. During observations on two separate occasions, multiple clear unsealed plastic bags containing folded clean clothing were found placed directly on the floor near the washing machines in the laundry room. Interviews with laundry staff confirmed that the clothing in the bags was clean and acknowledged that the bags should not have been placed on the floor. The Executive Director stated that due to non-functioning washing machines, the facility had been using outside laundry services, which resulted in additional work for staff as they managed the return and sorting of clean laundry.