How should soiled resident linens be handled to prevent transmission?

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How should soiled resident linens be handled to prevent transmission?

Contaminated linens must be contained to prevent spread of pathogens. The correct approach is to place soil-laden linens in a designated laundry bag, or put that bag inside another bag if double-bagging is required. This containment keeps moisture and soil inside the bag, protects the worker from exposure, and prevents contamination of equipment and surfaces during transport to the laundry. Shaking linens is avoided because it can aerosolize microbes and spread contamination into the air and onto surfaces. Removing contaminated material near the worker increases the chance of direct contact and exposure. Laundering without a bag risks leaks and contamination of the washing machine, the environment, and other residents’ items. Using a bag (or double-bagging) keeps the process safe from use to wash.

Contaminated linens must be contained to prevent spread of pathogens. The correct approach is to place soil-laden linens in a designated laundry bag, or put that bag inside another bag if double-bagging is required. This containment keeps moisture and soil inside the bag, protects the worker from exposure, and prevents contamination of equipment and surfaces during transport to the laundry.

Shaking linens is avoided because it can aerosolize microbes and spread contamination into the air and onto surfaces. Removing contaminated material near the worker increases the chance of direct contact and exposure. Laundering without a bag risks leaks and contamination of the washing machine, the environment, and other residents’ items. Using a bag (or double-bagging) keeps the process safe from use to wash.

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