On-site laundry can have big impact on long-term care

Laundry rooms must also comply with certain design regulations to prevent the cross-contamination of clean and soiled linens


A well-designed and maintained on-site laundry can have big impact on long-term care, according to an article on the American Laundry News website.

Every part of a long-term-care facility — including the laundry facility — is subject to inspection and must meet certain guidelines. 

Guidelines vary by state, but most include the same basic regulations. Water must be heated to (at least) 160 F to ensure that bacteria is being killed as the garments are washed, the article said. 

Laundry rooms must also comply with certain design regulations to prevent the cross-contamination of clean and soiled linens.

With modern equipment and technologies, an OPL can run more smoothly and efficiently, allowing inspectors to see that guidelines are being met. 

Read the article.

 

 



March 2, 2015


Topic Area: Maintenance and Operations


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