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  • Course Title: Hospital Laundry & Linen Management for Infection Control

    Duration:

    4 Weeks (1 Month)

    Course Designed By:

    Skillversity

    Course Overview:

    This certification program provides specialized training on handling, cleaning, and disinfecting hospital linens and textiles to prevent infections. It covers linen classification, washing protocols, infection prevention, and compliance with healthcare hygiene standards.

    Learning Objectives:

    By the end of this course, learners will:

    • Understand the role of hospital laundry in infection control.

    • Learn proper handling, segregation, and transportation of linens.

    • Implement best practices for washing and disinfection of hospital textiles.

    • Ensure compliance with WHO, CDC, NABH, and OSHA guidelines.

    • Maintain quality control in hospital laundry operations.

    Weekly Course Structure:

    Week 1: Fundamentals of Hospital Laundry & Infection Control

    • Module 1: Understanding Healthcare Laundry & Linen Management

      • Importance of infection control in hospital laundry

      • Classification of hospital linens (clean, soiled, contaminated)

      • Common pathogens in healthcare textiles (MRSA, C. difficile, COVID-19)

    • Module 2: Handling & Segregation of Soiled Linens

      • Linen handling procedures for different hospital departments

      • Proper segregation of biohazardous vs. non-biohazardous textiles

      • Use of color-coded laundry bags & infection control measures

    • Assessment: Quiz on linen classification & handling

    Week 2: Cleaning, Disinfection & Drying Protocols

    • Module 3: Washing & Disinfection of Hospital Linens

      • Selection of detergents, disinfectants, and washing cycles

      • High-temperature vs. low-temperature washing processes

      • Role of chemical disinfectants (chlorine, peracetic acid, hydrogen peroxide)

    • Module 4: Drying, Folding & Storage of Clean Linens

      • Proper drying techniques to prevent contamination

      • Ironing, pressing, and packaging of hospital linens

      • Storage and distribution protocols for clean textiles

    • Assessment: Practical demonstration of washing & drying procedures

    Week 3: Safety Measures & Infection Control Compliance

    • Module 5: Preventing Cross-Contamination in Laundry Facilities

      • Design of hospital laundry areas (dirty-to-clean workflow)

      • PPE for laundry staff & handling linen safely

      • Disinfection of laundry equipment and surfaces

    • Module 6: Waste Management & Handling Laundry Spills

      • Disposal of heavily contaminated linens (blood, bodily fluids)

      • Emergency procedures for laundry-related biohazard spills

      • Compliance with biomedical waste disposal regulations

    • Assessment: Case study on contamination prevention in hospital laundry

    Week 4: Compliance, Audits & Final Certification

    • Module 7: Guidelines & Accreditation Standards for Hospital Laundry

      • WHO, CDC, NABH, OSHA, and EPA regulations for healthcare textiles

      • Hospital audits for linen management & quality assurance

      • Documentation & record-keeping in hospital laundry facilities

    • Module 8: Final Assessment & Certification

      • MCQ-based assessment on hospital laundry infection control

      • Case study on a real-life hospital laundry challenge

      • Certification of completion

    • Final Assessment: Practical case study & MCQ exam

    Who Should Enroll?

    • Hospital laundry & linen management staff

    • Infection control officers

    • Hospital administrators & housekeeping supervisors

    • Healthcare facility managers

    • Anyone responsible for linen hygiene in healthcare settings