• This guideline provides trust-specific supplementary information to the guidance within the National Infection Prevention & Control Manual (England), Section 1.7: NHS England » Chapter 1: Standard infection control precautions (SICPs)

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The content of this guideline has been replaced by the National Infection Prevention & Control Manual for England, and its contents and references therein.

NHS England » Chapter 1: Standard infection control precautions (SICPs)

Monitoring of this guideline is through the Infection Prevention & Control Environmental Audit programme.

The linen services are provided by a contracted managed service. A visit to the company’s laundry facility is part of the tender process. Any "day to day" issues are escalated as part of the normal running of the contract by the housekeeping department and resolution of these is expected locally between the supplier and the Trust. The supplier provides a quarterly report evidencing its performance against contractual KPI’s, any issues of non-compliance that have been either resolved or are outstanding are discussed at these meetings. Results from monthly microbiological testing of samples from the laundry are provided as part of the report to support compliance with EN14065 standards.

This guideline has been registered with the trust. However, clinical guidelines are guidelines only. The interpretation and application of clinical guidelines will remain the responsibility of the individual clinician. If in doubt contact a senior colleague or expert. Caution is advised when using guidelines after the review date. This guideline is for use in Frimley Health Trust hospitals only. Any use outside this location will not be supported by the Trust and will be at the risk of the individual using it.

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