Linens stacked in an in-house laundry. Credit: Selective focus The potential hazards and risks to nursing home residents and staff found in the facility laundry can be very real threats.

Infection control continues to top the list of survey deficiencies for long-term care facilities with overall safety environment running a close second.

These days cross infection within the clinical environment is a hot topic. Is it not a logical assumption to make that we as professionals – who take on board all the risks associated with ...