Safety & Infection ControlQuestion 67 of 200
Linen that is wet with blood should be:
a.Rinsed in the sink first
b.Carried in arms to the laundry
c.Placed in the regular linen cart
d.Bagged at point of use in a leak-resistant red biohazard bag, handled with gloves, not held against the body
Explanation
OSHA 29 CFR §1910.1030 requires soiled linen to be bagged at point of use in leak-resistant bags (red biohazard if dripping/saturated), handled minimally with gloves, never sorted at bedside, and never held against the uniform. Carrying loose (a) contaminates body and floor; sink rinsing (b) creates aerosol and contamination; standard cart (d) without leak protection risks exposure of laundry staff.
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