Nursing Home Design Guide
2006
8. Universal Precautions
The Center for Disease Control (CDC)
and OSHA each address aspects of
contact with potentially infectious
materials. Address the following:
Minimize staff handling of soiled
linen
Design to reduce the need to touch
door handles and faucets.
9. Ventilation
Linen storage should meet prevailing
ventilation requirements.
Figure 3.49
Clean Linen Alcove with Doors
10. Disposables
CO State Veteran's Home Fitzsimons, CO.
The option for using disposable
incontinence products may be controlled
through local ordinances covering waste
Limit heights of clean linen and supply
management.
carts to 4'-6" [1372 mm], so staff will
have a less obstructed view of people
11. Recycling
and other equipment as they wheel
As more Nursing Homes turn to bottled
through the halls that residents occupy.
water for residents' hydration needs,
Consider use of mid-sized carts for off-
consider recycling.
loading fresh linen, and larger carts in
the clean linen storage alcoves.
3.9.3 Design Considerations
2. Soiled Linen/Utility Room
1. Clean Linen
Soiled laundry should be collected in
Provide clean linen rooms or alcoves
appropriately sized and sealed
between the work assignment areas of
containers such as small, frame style,
pairs of nursing assistants, or on each
wheeled carts with lids, or in larger,
hall. (See Figure 3.49) Store linen on
wheeled barrels, (50 gallons) for about
washable wire carts rather than shelves.
25-35 lbs of linen.
A linen cart for 14 to 21 individuals
averages 42"w x 26"d x 54"h [1067 mm
The volume, frequency of pick-ups,
x 660 mm x 1372 mm]. Provide 12-24"
sizes and numbers of containers define
[305 x 610 mm] clearance to the walls
soiled linen space needs. Provide
on either side of the cart(s) chosen, to
containers for each of the following:
be used for hanging articles of back-up
clothing or lift slings on loops or hooks.
soiled clothing
flat items of linen, trash, and medical
waste.
Reduce the prominence of soiled utilities
by designing for smaller containers,
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