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Ll E • Supplies and items should be stored so as not to bend, crush, compress or puncture the packaging, or otherwise compromise the cleanliness of the contents. • Rotate by placing the newest supplies to the back or to the left on shelving/carts. 5.6. Housekeeping • Carts should be cleaned with a disinfectant, and liner (paper or plastic) should be placed inside each cart before placing clean linen in the cart. • Wire racks should be washed daily with a disinfectant. • Shelves are to be dusted daily. • Work tables should be dusted daily with a disinfectant cleaner. • Floors should be dust mopped daily and wet mopped with disinfectant cleaner weekly. • Walls should be wiped off with a disinfectant cleaner at least monthly. • At the end of each shift, all linen should be placed on shelves and covered or into carts with liners to cover contents. ., . • After they are wrapped, packs are to be placed on wire racks or into clean carts with liners. • Wire racks should be covered. • Carts should have liners that completely cover the contents, and the liners should fit securely. • If a pack falls off a cart, it must be returned as soiled linen. 5.8. Handwashing Technique • Handwashing is the most effective method for preventing the transfer of infection from personnel to the linen or between personnel. Sanitizer dispenser should be utilized in the Pack room. • Frequent and effective hand washing techniques must be done: • Immediately before going on duty and when returning from breaks and meals. • Following contact with contaminated areas or materials, (i.e. floors, equipment and supplies). • Following personal use of the restroom. • Following sneezing or coughing. • Any time that hands are obviously soiled. • When going off duty. 5.9. Safety • Handle and store combustible materials in a safe manner. • No smoking is allowed in the facility. • Maintain order and cleanliness at all times. 12.09 - 18-