Laundry
LAUNDRY
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Introduction
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This hospital service is responsible for providing
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Safe
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Clean
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Adequate
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& timely supply of linen to the user
units of a hospital at
§ Right time
§ Right price
§ Right quantity
§ Right place
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Linen term is
generally used for the
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Clothing items
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Mattress & Bed covers
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Pillow covers
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Bed sheets
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Towel & blanket
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Screen, Curtain, table cover etc.
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Linen needs to be clean because
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They allow patients to feel more comfortable
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Prevent the transmission of germs
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Make the patient psychologically healthy
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It has aesthetic value
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Qualities of a good linen
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Proper moisture repellence
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Quick drying efficiency
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Soft
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Easily sanitize
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Microbial repellent
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Non-Irritant
Laundry
Services
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Importance
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Facilitates provision of quality health
services
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Reduces the incidence of HAI
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Gives psychological satisfaction
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Reflects a positive image
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Functions
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Collection of soiled linen from various
places
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Sorting & Cleaning of linen
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Inspecting & Repairing or replacing
damaged linen
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Distribution of clean linen to the various
department
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Documentation
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Activities
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Collection and receiving dirty linen
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Removing of blood stains
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Sorting
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Disinfection by using formaldehyde &
hydrogen per oxide
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Washing
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Drying
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Repairing and Sewing
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Pressing, calendaring and Folding
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Storage
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Issue of material
· Flow of Items
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Types of laundry services
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Contractual System
§ Hospital own the linen but has no mean of laundering
§ Hospital hires a contractor who performs the job of
laundering
§ In many cases hospital also provides the space and
facilities to the contractor
§ The main disadvantage of this type is that it can leads
to the mixing of linen and hence results in Cross-infection
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Rental System
§ Suitable for small size hospitals up to 50 bedded
§ Economic
§ Hospital hires laundered linen from contractor on rental
basis
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In Plant System
§ Hospital has its own laundry plant
§ One of the best method for washing the hospital linen
§ Suitable for bigger size hospitals
§ Main advantage is the reduction of Cross-infection
chances and loss of linen
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Cooperative System
§ A single laundry caters to the number of hospitals
§ Economic
§ Suitable for small size hospitals and nursing homes
§ Chances of cross infection and strike in one laundry can
affect the supply of multiple hospitals
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Planning Considerations
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Size of the hospital
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Types of hospital
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Availability of linen and laundry services in
adjacent areas
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Weather conditions
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Types of Clientele
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Registers Required
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Linen stock register
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Daily transaction register for wards
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Daily transaction register for other units
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Dhobi pay register
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Camp register
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Location
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On the ground floor
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Adjacent to the water & power plant
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Away from the main services of a hospital
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Close to the boiler & heating system
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Near to the sample daylight and natural
ventilation
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Equipment's
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Boilers
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Washing Machine
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Hydro Extraction Machine
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Drying Tumblers
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Calendaring Machine
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Steam Bed Press
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Electric Hand Press
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Sewing Machine
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Weighing Scale
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Fire Extinguisher
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Trolleys
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