Safe Management of Linen in Hospitals

- Glossary

● Linen: All reusable textile items requiring cleaning/disinfection via laundry processing. Examples of linen include bed linen (bed sheets, duvet, duvet covers, pillowcases), blankets, curtains, towels, patient clothing (gowns, nightdresses and shifts, pyjama tops and bottoms) and staff clothing (coats, uniforms, scrubs).

●  Negative pressure: Air pressure differential between two adjacent airspaces such that air flow is directed into the room relative to the corridor ventilation (i.e., room air is prevented from flowing out of the room and into adjacent areas).