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Hi Megan,
No not after the Laundry practice standards (AS/NZS 4146:2000).
I’m after the frequency bed blanket getting changed and sent for laundering
in different healthcare settings.
I understand some healthcare settings don’t launder blankets on discharge
unless soiled.
Hence if this is the case how often are they changed and laundered and what
is this frequency based on?
Regards
Glenys
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Of Megan Reilly
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Hello Glenys
Not sure if you are referring to the laundering process. The only specific
reference to laundering of blankets pertains to wool blankets on page 22 of
AS/NZS 4146:2000 under 3.4.1. Otherwise Appendix A Laundering
Considerations provides guidance in relation to soil types, soil removal and
care of textiles based on the fibre type, fabric structure and garment
structure, laundering principles which would apply to all types of
healthcare linen including blankets.
Kind regards
Megan
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Of Glenys Harrington
Dear all,
Does anyone know of any Australian standards/guidelines for laundering
blankets in healthcare settings or alternatively what is your routine
practice?
Many thanks in anticipation.
Glenys
Glenys Harrington
Consultant
Infection Control Consultancy (ICC)
PO Box 5202
Middle Park
Victoria, 3206
Australia
M: +61 404 816 434
ABN 47533508426
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