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How hospital linen and laundry services are provided

D Barrie1

  • 1Department of Medical Microbiology, Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School, London, UK.

The Journal of Hospital Infection
|July 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

This article details hospital laundering processes, equipment, and Department of Health guidelines for handling used linen. It covers contract management, microbiological testing, fabric properties, and infection control for staff safety.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Infection Control
  • Textile Science

Background:

  • Hospitals require specialized laundering for patient and staff linen to maintain hygiene.
  • Used hospital linen presents unique challenges compared to other institutional textiles.
  • Adherence to Department of Health guidelines is crucial for safe linen management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the comprehensive hospital linen laundering process.
  • To review contract awarding and evaluation for hospital linen services.
  • To outline infection prevention strategies for staff handling used linen.

Main Methods:

  • Description of standard laundering procedures and equipment used in hospitals.
  • Review of Department of Health guidelines for linen handling and hygiene.
  • Analysis of microbiological testing methods and fabric properties for operating theatre textiles.

Main Results:

  • Hospital linen requires specific handling due to potential contamination.
  • Effective contract management ensures quality and compliance in laundering services.
  • Microbiological testing validates the efficacy of laundering processes.

Conclusions:

  • Proper laundering protocols are essential for patient and staff safety in hospitals.
  • Understanding fabric properties is key for selecting appropriate operating theatre textiles.
  • Robust infection control measures protect healthcare workers from exposure to contaminated linen.

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