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7:1 <br />To provide clean linen to client facilities while projecting a clean and safe work environment <br />for all Sodexo Laundry Stockton employees and visitors. <br />1.1. General <br />According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), "Although soiled linen may be <br />contaminated with pathogenic microorganisms, the risk of actual disease transmission <br />is negligible. However, soiled linen should be handled as little as possible and with <br />minimal agitation to prevent gross microbial contamination of the air and persons <br />handling linen." Therefore all Sodexo Laundry Stockton policies and procedures will <br />reflect these goals. It will also be the responsibility of all Sodexo Laundry Stockton <br />employees to perform the duties of their work with these goals in mind. <br />1.2. Policy and Procedure Manual <br />1.2.1. Policy <br />It is the policy of Sodexo Laundry Stockton to safeguard the health of all employees <br />and visitors by practicing specific protective techniques and by integrating the <br />principles of sanitation within all areas of the plant. <br />1.2.2. Procedure <br />Keep copies of the Policy and Procedure Manual on file and readily available to all <br />employees at all times. <br />Department Managers will explain all policies and procedures to new employees and <br />review on an annual basis. <br />1.2.3. Responsibilities <br />1.2.3.1. General Manager <br />• Is responsible for all operations of the Laundry. <br />Reviews equipment and procedures. <br />Evaluates cleanliness of Laundry. <br />• Is responsible for quality and service from the Laundry to the Hospitals. <br />1.2.3.2. Operations Manager <br />• Is responsible for Production Managers, Supervisors, and all production <br />staff. <br />• Evaluates laundry chemicals and procedures. <br />• Assures quality control of all linen. <br />• Prepares, presents, trains employees under his jurisdiction on educational <br />programs; documents attendance. <br />• Evaluates cleanliness of the laundry and products. <br />1.2.3.3. Chief Engineer <br />• Has an ongoing preventive maintenance program to assure adequate <br />quality and safety of equipment. <br />Is responsible for the maintenance and <br />(building and grounds) and associated <br />regulatory agencies. <br />12.09 - 6 - <br />upkeep of the physical property <br />governmental agencies and other <br />