LINEN MANAGEMENT IN HOSPITAL

How often should hospital linen be changed for patients?

• • Once a week

• • Every three days

• • Daily or as needed when soiled

• • Only when visibly dirty

Which of the following is the correct procedure for handling soiled linen?

• • Shake the linen to remove debris before placing it in the laundry bag

• Place soiled linen in a leak-proof bag without shaking

• Sort soiled linen at the bedside

• Transport soiled linen in an open cart

What color coding is typically used for bags containing contaminated or infectious linen?

• White

• Green

• Black

• Red

Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice in linen management?

• Storing clean linen in a designated, clean area

• Overloading laundry machines to maximize efficiency

• Regularly inspecting linen for wear and tear

• Using personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling soiled linen

Which of the following actions helps to reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) related to linen?

• Using disposable linen only

• Washing linen with cold water to save energy

• Ensuring linen is dried and stored properly after washing

• Avoiding the use of PPE while handling soiled linen

What is the primary goal of linen management in a hospital?

• Reducing laundry costs

• Preventing cross-contamination and infection

• Increasing linen usage

• Improving linen aesthetics

What is the best practice for handling clean linen that has accidentally touched the floor?

• Shake off the dust and use it immediately

• Place it back in the clean linen storage

• Consider it contaminated and send it back to the laundry

• Use it only for non-critical area

What is the purpose of using color-coded laundry bags in linen management?

• To identify different types of fabric

• To distinguish between different hospital departments

• To segregate linen based on contamination risk

• To match the interior design of the hospital