Laundry and storage of equipment
- Soiled linen should be identified and kept separate from clean linen.
- PVC latex or household rubber gloves and protective clothing should be worn when handling soiled linen.
- Soiled linen should be washed immediately in hot water with detergent.
- Heavily soiled items should be placed in a leak-proof bag and closed and soaked in bleach where possible.
All first aid items and equipment should be stored to maintain an appropriate state of cleanliness and sterility. All items and dry, sterile, packaged instruments should be stored in a clean, dry environment.
Check section 2.4.2 of the First Aid Advisory Standard 2004 (now known as a Code of Practice) for advice on dealing with soiled linen and the storage of first aid equipment.
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