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This document contains three key appendices related to a laundry services contract. Appendix B presents the Estimated Monthly Workload, showing varying service volumes across different categories including clothing (21,853 average units), dry cleaning (44 units), linen & towels (21,672 units), military clothing (159 units), uniforms (1,094 units), medical linens (1,444 units), medical scrubs (659 units), dining cloths (617 units), flags (5 units), and ELRS (3,229 units). The total monthly average is 50,776 units, with peak monthly load reaching 58,562 units.
Appendix C provides definitions for key terms used in the contract, such as "clean" (finished items free of soil and odor), "customer" (US and Coalition Forces members and designated civilian contractors), and "laundering" (cleaning process using mechanical action and detergents). Appendix D is a comprehensive Public Health Inspection Checklist for laundry services, covering facility conditions, personnel requirements, delivery processes, linen processing standards, housekeeping, quality assurance, and accreditation. The checklist includes detailed evaluation criteria across multiple categories, referencing standards from organizations like OSHA, CDC, and APIC, and addressing critical aspects such as infection control, personnel protective equipment, and facility hygiene.
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Appendix B Estimated Monthly Workload
Description Average Units per Non-Peak Monthly
Load Peak Monthly Load Month
Clothing 21,853 16,394 27,311 Dry Cleaning 44 32 56 Linen & Towels 21,672 19,243 24,101 Military Clothing 159 103 215 Uniform 1,094 777 1,411 Medical Linens 1444 1190 1697 Medical Scrubs (Tops &
659 563 755 Bottoms) Dining Cloths 617 577 657 Flags 5 0 10
ELRS 3229 880 2349
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Appendix C Definitions
Clean – Finished articles are dry and free of visible soil, lint and objectionable odor. Spots and stains are removed where practical to do so without damaging the fabric. No detergent or cleaning agent shall be left on the item.
Customer – US Forces Members, Coalition Forces Members, and Designated Civilian Contractors who can use the laundry services located on AUAB and are considered the owner of the laundered items.
Quality Assurance Personnel – An individual appointed in writing by the contracting officer to perform expressed contract administration functions.
Petroleum Products – This includes oil, grease, fuel, and engine fluids.
Segregating – Separating or grouping by first letter of last name (surname).
Laundering – The process by which soiled fabrics are cleaned and treated. The term includes cleaning by mechanical action and by hand in appropriate temperature water solutions of detergents and other additives.
Press – Ironing particular items.
Packaging – The process by which clean garments are wrapped in protective poly wrap or hung on hangers in accordance with commercial or local practices.
Appendix D Public Health Inspection Checklist
INSPECTION OF LAUNDRY SERVICES
LOCATION: Date:
Conducted by:
References:
Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology Text 4th Ed (APIC): “Laundry, Patient Linens, Textiles and Uniforms” Chap 113 AFI 44 108 Infection Prevention and Control; Para 4.7. (Checklist on KX has been updated (access directly from the KX, do not use the link) OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard: 1910.1030 Centers for Disease Control (CDC): Guidelines for Environmental Infection Control in Health Care Facilities, 2003 (Updated July 2019)
A. PLANT FACILITY YES NO
1. Ventilation system has adequate intake, filtration, 10 ac/hr exchange rate and exhaust to keep dust/lint level down to outdoors.
2. Separation of clean and soiled areas by a physical barrier (separate room with closed door) or air flow (soiled linen room = negative pressure; clean linen room = positive pressure)
3. Environmental conditions are adequate: temperature, humidity, cleanliness of area etc.
4. Adequate hand washing facilities or sanitizers available
5. Eating, drinking and smoking is prohibited in all work areas
6. Is the facility equipped with emergency showers, eye wash stations, and other health safety devices i.e. AEDs, spill kits, fire extinguishers?
B. PERSONNEL YES NO
1. Employees participate in relevant continuing education program with documentation available. For example, training in personal hygiene, hand washing, TB, how to handle/dispose of sharps, and blood borne pathogen transmission, biohazard exposure procedure and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and kept for 3 years
2. Personal protective equipment available and in use: gowns, aprons, masks, eye protection
3. Employees remove PPE before leaving receiving/sorting area
4. Hepatitis B vaccine required for all employees (Records maintained IAW local policy)
5. Personnel are free of illness/infections. Restricted from work until illness has resolved.
6. Staffing is adequate
7. Staffing employees receive initial and annual training
C. DELIVERY YES NO
1. Clean linen transported in containers exclusively for clean linen, clean hampers lined with plastic or reusable liners if cart does not have a solid bottom, placed in clean cart with a secure plastic or reusable cover?
2. Clean and soiled laundry is transported separately and/or are there physical barriers separating clean form soiled linen?
3. Cleaning of carts/trucks is properly done by steam cleaning or with soap and water solution. In either case, followed by germicidal agent?
4. Linens wrapped in fluid resistant bundles/wrapped in plastic?
D. SOILED LINEN PROCESSING YES NO
1. Soiled linen is handled as little as possible and with minimum agitation
2. Compliance with standard/universal precautions is observed in the soiled linen area – sharps disposal units available/staff know what to do?
3. Wash formula: adequate temperature, time soap/detergent/bleach used:
71C/160F x 25 minutes?
4. Washer thermometer visible and calibration data available?
5. Wash standards by soiling used(cycle time, water level, temp, chem. used)
6. Linens to be destroyed are processed prior to disposal?
7. MSDS are available for staff to review?
8. Soiled/dirty linen area cleaned & disinfected after each use?
E. CLEAN LINEN PROCESSING YES NO
1. Are items dried at an appropriate temperature
2. Ironing equipment maintained at a temp of at least 300 degrees F
3. Adequate shelving and storage for clean linen
4. Is there a quality control process and is it implemented
F. HOUSEKEEPING YES NO
1. Adequate cleaning procedures are developed and implemented regarding:
Cleaning and care of equipment and work areas
Maintenance of cleaning schedules
Documentation of cleaning
G. QUALITY ASSURANCE YES NO
1. The provider shall have a written policies and procedures covering areas of responsibility relating to the service provided
2. The provider shall maintain documentation of the identification of problems and methods to resolve them. None at this time
3. The provider and user shall periodically review the laundry/linen program
H. ACCREDIDATION/LICENSE YES NO
1. Does the facility have a current business license?
2. Is facility accredited by Health Care Laundry Accreditation Council (HLAC)?
3. Has the facility been inspected by any other agency since the last inspection - If yes, list agency(ies): Fire Dept & Dept of Justice
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