Linen Management for LTC: Wash and Drying Cycle

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-LMLTCWDC

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
Describe various types of laundry equipment.
Describe basic laundry water chemistry.
Explain the most effective manner of drying laundry and linen.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Laundry Operations Equipment

Laundry Importance

Washers

Dryers

Sizing

Irons

Review

Summary

Section 3: Laundry Wash Chemistry and Best Practices

Primary Goals

pH Scale

Bleach

Softener

Cutting Costs

Establish a Relationship

Soil Redeposition

Review

Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Congratulations!

Instructor: James J. Thompson, MHA, NHA

Mr. Thompson is currently serving as Director of Facilities with Sodexo Management Services and has a BS in Civil Engineering, an MS in Management, and a Master's in Healthcare Administration. He is a licensed nursing home administrator and has worked in the healthcare industry for more than 25 years. He has been published in various professional publications and taught courses in Facilities Management at Duke University. Before his healthcare experience, he retired as a commissioned officer from the U.S. Navy.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Administrators; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.