Failure to Prevent Cross-Contamination in Laundry Room
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure proper storage and processing of linen to prevent the spread of infection. During an observation of the laundry room, it was noted that dirty linen was stored in bins in one room, while clean, folded linen was left uncovered on tables in an adjacent room. The door separating the two rooms was left open, allowing for potential cross-contamination between clean and dirty linens. An interview with the Director of Housekeeping revealed that the door had routinely been kept open, and he was unaware that this practice posed an infection control concern. The Director of Nursing was made aware of the issue during the survey.