Attachment D - Linen Quality Standards.pdf

Attachment D - Linen Quality Standards

RFP #02212025MC

General Linen - Unacceptable

• Any stain that appears to be blood or other bodily fluid

• Linen with a fowl smelling odor – chemical or organic

• Burned, scorched or melted linen

• Linen with tape or tape/adhesive residue

• Excessively wrinkled linens

• Foreign objects in the linen

• Linen folded in a non-standard size

• Linen received that did not maintain a physical barrier to prevent contamination

(Bundle fell out of cart and broke open)

Quality Standards by item:

1. Top Sheets, Contour Sheets, Pillowcases, Bath Blankets, Mattress Pads

a. Physical Condition *No patching or mending *1/4” holes acceptable outside patient area *Larger holes and tears are NOT acceptable *Holes on fitted sheets that have begun to run.

*Sew all ripped hems, selvages, and bindings *Mend sheet only around 10” perimeter and downsize to no less than 104” *Mend rips up to 7’ in mattress pads and bath blankets *Bath blanket can be downsized to 68” X 85” for ER use

b. Stains *Any stains which are blood or look like blood are NOT acceptable *Small light stains acceptable if 1” or smaller and are not in direct patient contact *Large stains over 1” of any type are NOT acceptable *No stains on pillowcases

c. Finish *Minor wrinkles acceptable *Accordion pleats are NOT acceptable *Free from foreign objects

2. Thermal Spreads

*No holes are acceptable outside patient area *Straight tears up to 1” are acceptable outside patient area *Patch up to 1/2” hole with self material *Straight and three corner tears over 1/2” are NOT acceptable *Sew hems and selvages *May be downsized to 68” X 85” for ER use

*No stains are acceptable

c. Finish *Minor wrinkles are acceptable *Accordion pleats are NOT acceptable

3. Bath Towels and Wash Cloths

*No patching or mending *No holes are acceptable

*Small, very light stains 1/2” or smaller are acceptable *Large stains of any type are NOT acceptable

c. Finish *No rough nap

4. Gowns and Adult Pajamas

*Holes are not acceptable *All ties must be on gowns *No patching *Sew all ripped seams and hems

*1/2” light stains except upper from chest of gown or crotch area of pj’s acceptable *Larger light stains greater than 1/2” and all dark stains are NOT acceptable

*Fold creases are acceptable *Minor wrinkles are acceptable

5. Baby Shirts, Diapers, Baby Blankets, Pediatric Gowns and Pajamas

*No mending or repairing *No holes are acceptable

*Small light stains are acceptable *Stains larger than 1/2” of any type are NOT acceptable

*No rough nap *Minor wrinkles are acceptable *Fold creases are acceptable

6. Scrub Shirts, Pants, and Tunics

*No sewing or mending except to repair ripped pockets or seams *All ties must be in pants

*Minor tape and ink stains are acceptable *Blood stains and dark medicine stains are NOT acceptable *Other small light stains less than 1/2” are acceptable

*Light wrinkles are acceptable *Accordion pleats are NOT acceptable *Fold creases are acceptable

*Same sizes are in bundles

7. OR Towels

*No sewing or mending *Holes are NOT acceptable

*Minor tape marks are acceptable *Light stains 1/2” or smaller are acceptable

*Wrinkles are acceptable *No accordion pleats *Lint is NOT acceptable

All linens failing to meet the above described standards of quality should be placed in a reject linen bag and returned to the laundry facility for credit.

Linen Cart Quality Standards

• All linen delivery carts must be clean, disinfected, and dry inside and out

• Wheels must be clean with no foreign material caught in wheel assembly

• Wheels must move freely and quietly with no chunks missing from rubber tires

• Wheels and frame must be straight and not damaged.

• All carts must have the tare weight clearly marked on the outside of the cart

• There can be no tape residue or graffiti on the cart body

• Cart bodies must not be cracked or broken.

• Carts must be lined with plastic if bottom is not solid.

• Carts must be covered in plastic after filled, whether they are staged for delivery or not

• Linen Carts should never be used for anything other than transporting linen.

• Plant carts should be labeled for use in either the soil or clean area of the plant.