The document discusses planning and management of hospital laundry services. It outlines key factors to consider like linen quality requirements, frequency of change, washing methods, equipment needs, staffing, and quality monitoring. A well-run hospital laundry is essential to ensure a regular supply of clean linen and prevent infection by properly handling soiled linen. Mechanized laundries are most effective for hospitals over 500 beds to efficiently process large linen volumes in a sanitary manner.

1. PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT OF HOSPITAL LAUNDRY DR.N.C.DAS

3. LINEN QUALITY REQUIREMENT The quantity of linen required depends on 3 factors FACTORS QUALITY OF LINEN FREQUENSY OF CHANGE METHODS OF WASHING

9. LINEN CATEGORY AND TREATMENT LINEN STORE LINEN LAUNDRY LINEN i Patient linen- -- body/bed ii staff iii departmenta l linen collection -----washing-----pressing No sorting at source Based on the process of washing

10. LAUNDRY LINEN LAUNDRY LINEN SOILED FOUL RADIO ACTIVE INFECTED

11. LAUNDRY LINEN i) soiled linen – used by patient/Ordinary dirty (without urine etc.) collection -----washing-----pressing No sorting at source Minimum storage at source ii ) infected linen -pus, blood, body discharges Minimum storage at source Minimum handling process: sluicing, soaking in disinfectant solution then washing, conditioning and pressing iii) Foul linen Faeces, excretions and blood stain Collected in water proof containers process: Central sluicing then normal process of washing in laundry iv) Radioactive linen : Segregated by suitable detectorPut in special washer Confirm radiation free status Then normal washing

13. ORGANIZATION OF LINEN AND LAUNDRY SERVICE ORGANIZATION LOCATION QUALITY CONTROL MAINTENANCE & REPAIR ADMINISTRATION INFRASTRUCTURE MANPOWER MATERIALS SIZE COLLECTION & DISTRIBUTION

18. WASHING METHODS Water 30L/Kg 70 degree C + 10L/Kg cold water Planning should be of 100 L /bed in case of hard ( > 3 grains ) water softening plant should be available hard water- - scaling, maintenance increase yellow hue to linen increase consumables Sudsing: soiled linen into a container containing soap suds-agitate –suspension of dirt Multiple sudsing of short duration alternated by 3 minutes rinsing more effective Bleaching Chlorine bleach Hydrogen peroxide Maximum 10 minutes temperature not more than 160 F Souring Neutralize the alkalis in the wash(produced by alkaline soaps)---- good finish, remove yellow color Boric acid Fluoride acid

19. EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURES EQUIPMENTS BOILER WASHING MACHINES HYDROEXTRACTOR DRYER AUTOCLAVE ROLLER IRON STEAM PRESS ELECTRIC PRESS SEWING MACHINES RACKS,TABLES CHAIRS & ALMIRAH

20. EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENT FOR 500 BED AND ABOVE S.NO. NAME NUMBERS 1. Steam Boiler 2 2. Hot Water Boiler 2 3. Washing Machine (100 lb capacity) 4 4. Driving Tumbler (50 lb capacity) 6 5. Hydro Extractor (50 lb capacity) 4 6. Steam Calendar 1 7. Steam Press – 48” 1 8. Steam Press – 18” 1 9. Sluicing Machine (15 lbs) 1 10. Sewing Machine 2

21. Along with these Folding tables 3’ x 3’ x 6’ - 10 Laundry Trollies (500 lb) - 5 for collection & distribution Laundry Trollies (250 lb) - 20 for wet linen Laundry Trollies (150 lb) - 10 for collection & distribution FURNITURES

22. MATERIALS MATERIALS VARIUOS TYPES OF LINENS LIQUID & SOLID DETERGENTS WHITNERS LAUNDRY ASH SOAP FLAKES CHARCOAL FIRE WOOD CARBOLIC SOAP

23. DETERGENT REQUIREMENT (Per – 100 kg linen) S.NO. NAME QUANTITY 1. Soap Bar 1.2 kg 2. Soda Ash 2 kg 3. Bleaching Powder 0.5 kg 4. Neel 50 gms 5. Tinopal 50 gms

24. ORGANOGRAM MEDICAL SUPERINTENDENT ADDITIONAL MEDICAL SUPERINTENDENT CMO I/C LAUNDRY LAUNDRY SUPERVISOR ASST. LAUNDRY SUPERVISOR LDC LAUNDRY OPERATOR LAUNDRY ORDERLY TAILOR MECHANIC BOILER ATTENDANT KHALASI SAFAIWALA

25. MANPOWER FOR ABOVE 500 BEDS S.NO. NAME QUANTITY 1. Laundry Supervisor 1 2. Asst. Laundry Supervisor 2 3. LDC 2 4. Laundry Operator 21 5. Laundry Orderly 8 6. Laundry Mechnique 1 7. Tailor 2 8. Boiler Attendant 2 9. Khalasi 2 10. Safaiwala 2 Total 43

26. MARKINGS ON LINEN : Hospital monogram Hospital name nitted on sheets Date of putting into circulation Diapers of newborn babies should never be marked because of danger of toxicity Coloured linen: Discourage borrowing and improves inventory control Separate color coding for patents, doctors, nurses and staff

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