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Housekeeping and Laundry Audit Checklist

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Use this healthcare housekeeping and laundry audit to assess cleanliness, infection control, and safety in care homes. The checklist covers laundry room zoning, chemical storage, machine maintenance, PPE, access control, ventilation, and hand hygiene. It also reviews reception and common areas, bathrooms, kitchenettes, sluices, and staff presentation, plus bedroom standards such as bedding, furnishings, en-suites, and continence product storage. Schedule monthly checks and log issues for follow-up.

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Confirm accountability and compliance with a digital log

With Mitti you can

Digitize any process, procedure or policy

Eliminate mistakes made by paper-based processes

Create and share professional reports instantly

Confirm accountability and compliance with a digital log

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Mitti (by SafetyCulture) is the operations system for every site, shift and standard. Trusted by 80,000 organizations in 190 countries, Mitti publishes free checklists, SOP templates, audit checklists and toolbox talk topics that turn paper processes into a digital audit trail. Download one, put it to work on your next inspection or shift, and see why teams keep coming back for more.

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Use this housekeeping laundry audit checklist to assess cleanliness, safety, and infection control in care homes. Verify laundry flow segregation, chemical storage, machine condition, ventilation, and temperature. Confirm PPE use, handwashing facilities, restricted access, and heat mitigation. Inspect entrances, corridors, lounges, dining rooms, and bathrooms for cleanliness, signage, and appropriate fixtures. Review bedroom standards, including bedding, soft furnishings, en-suite hygiene, and safe storage. Record issues, note dates entered in RAP, and ensure regular monthly reviews.

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