Purpose:
To place linen into proper containers for transport to laundry.
To contain linen and prevent contamination to Student/Staff/Environment.

Equipment:
Appropriate bag – linen or plastic.
Procedure:
1. Place bag in easy-to-use position.
2. Linen removed from Student is placed into bag.
a. Dry clothes – Linen Bag
b. Visibly wet/soiled clothes and/or linens with (stool, urine, blood/body fluids) – plastic bag
3. Close bag (bags) securely – and take to Laundry.

Care needs to be taken NOT to aerosolize particles, as linen/clothes are being removed. Use a minimum of agitation, handle as little as possible. Use UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS when handling ALL soiled linen.