Accredited-Healthcare-Laundry-Tour-Checklist_NIH-CC-001790.docx

NIH CLINCAL CENTER Research Hospital Laundry Services Site Visit Syn/Sol NIH-CC-001790

Accredited Healthcare Laundry Plant Tour Checklist

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Are there Universal Precautions signs at the soil room entrance?

Are soil sort employees trained and working according to the Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan?

Is there a record of employee training for the Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control?

Is there functional separation achieved between the clean and soil processing areas? Wall:

Negative Airflow:

Are Hepatitis B shots offered?

Are Sharps disposal containers located in the area?

Is there a documented plan for communication to healthcare facilities if Sharps are found in soiled linen returns?

Are eye wash stations available and easily accessible?

If low temp, are chemicals designed for low temp settings?

Are wash formulas monitored daily to ensure effectiveness?

Were current chemical titration reports given at the tour?

Are soil carts washed before use in the clean area (note if process is automated or manually executed)?

Do staff handling soiled linen remove all PPE and wash hands prior to handling clean linen?

Are hand hygiene stations readily available?

Do staff wear the correct PPE (gloves, glasses, disposable shoe covers, surgical cap, protective gown)? Indicate if something is missing.

Is eating and drinking prohibited in the soil areas?

Is there routine disinfection and a regular cleaning schedule (should be documented and available for review)?

Additional Observations and Notes:

Are dryers regularly checked to remove lint / debris build up?

What is the blow down (lint removal) schedule (circle)? Daily Weekly EOW Monthly Quarterly

Are linens covered during blow downs?

Is there lint build-up on equipment, floors, ceilings, carts, etc.?

Do employees have access to documented quality control standards?

What happens if linen comes into contact with the floor?

Are clearly labeled stain / rag out bins located at each processing station?

Are quality control issues and resolutions documented?

Are inventory supply levels monitored to ensure ebbs/flows of demand is met?

Is the clean area free of porous storage containers like wood and cardboard?

Do linen bags / carts traffic patterns ensure that clean and soil never come into contact?

Are hand hygiene stations readily available?

Do staff wear the correct PPE (hair nets, booties for large piece finishing)?

Is there a documented preventative maintenance and cleaning routine for finishing equipment?

Rate the general cleanliness of the area (circle one): Fair Good Excellent

Additional Observations and Notes:

Are clean linens protected / covered prior to storage or delivery?

Are linens stored for more than 72 hours?

Do carts staged for delivery appear clean and to be in good working order IAW the PWS?

If carts are weighed, is the scale checked and calibrated by a third party on a regular schedule (at least semi-annually)?

Are hand hygiene stations readily available?

Is there a documented preventative maintenance and cleaning routine for finishing equipment?

Rate the general cleanliness of the area (circle one): Fair Good Excellent

Additional Observations and Notes:

Are spill kits available for each vehicle?

Are clean and soil linens ever transported simultaneously?

If so, describe how both are functionally separated:

Are routing staff trained and working according to the Blood borne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan?

Are routing staff trained and certified by Infection Control University (ICU)?

If closed or semi-closed, are exhaust fumes managed (make note of procedure)?

Are hand hygiene stations readily available and on the vehicles?

Do staff wear the correct PPE (gloves when handling soil and covers / masks when decontaminating the cargo area of vehicle)?

Is there routine disinfection and a regular cleaning schedule for the vehicles (should be documented and available for review)? Circle the schedule? Daily Weekly Monthly

Rate the general cleanliness of the area and vehicles (circle one): Fair Good Excellent

Additional Observations and Notes:

Does the plant process any linen beyond healthcare (food and beverage, hotels / hospitality, industrial uniforms, etc.)?

If yes, does the plant separate and process each linen type separately to prevent possible cross- contamination?

If not TRSA Hygienically Clean Healthcare certified, are linen samples regularly sent to independent labs for testing and are those test results available?

Does the plant participate in any voluntary environmental programs (energy, water, etc.)?

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