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LAUNDRY

Healthcare Laundry Design

Blueprint for Hygiene,

Safety & Compliance

In a hospital, the laundry is an essential part of the infection prevention infrastructure. Behind every
fresh bed sheet and sterilised surgical drape lies a system that, if not properly planned and maintained,
can directly compromise patient outcomes. An ideal healthcare laundry does deliver clean linen but
also ensures the safety of patients, protects staff, and supports the clinical operations of a healthcare
institution. Akash Dharamsey, Managing Director, ADD Laundry Concepts, shares some essential points to
include and exclude when designing and operating a healthcare laundry.

he primary purpose of a protocols and workforce training. soiled and clean linen, ensuring a
healthcare laundry is to Every aspect must work in harmony one-way workflow to prevent cross-
prevent cross-contamination to meet both hygiene standards and contamination.
between soiled and clean linen, operational efficiency goals. Negative Airflow: Implement
Teliminate pathogens through negative air pressure in soiled areas
disinfection, and maintain a steady Planning an Ideal to prevent airborne pathogens from
and efficient supply of fresh linen Healthcare Laundry moving to clean zones.
to various departments, from
Clear Signage: Use clear
operating theatres to general wards. Segregation & Workflow labelling and colour coding for
Achieving this involves careful Design bins, carts and storage to avoid
planning of layout, equipment Physical Separation: Design the accidental mixing of clean and
selection, infection control laundry with distinct zones for soiled linen.

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