Uniform and Laundering Policy - NHS Ayrshire and Arran.

Uniform Laundering ProcedureAppendix 2The procedures relating to the processing of uniforms for laundering are as undernoted:All staff utilising the NHS Ayrshire & Arran’s Laundry Facilities must place soileduniforms within a yellow linen bag which is available at designated laundrycollection/delivery points.Subsequent to laundering of the uniforms, these will be returned to thedesignated laundry collection/delivery points where local Domestic Services staffwill sort the uniforms and place within Staff Changing facilities/Autovalet for staffto collect.Staff must ensure that they utilise this system effectively to ensure that a cleanuniform is available each working day.Where problems occur with the processing of uniforms or the quality of finish, thismust be raised in the first instance with the local sewing room/Staff ChangingFacilities/Autovalet or their Line Manager/Supervisor.Where staff classified as Optional Service Users choose to launder their uniformoutwith the NHS Ayrshire & Arran Laundry Facilities, the guidance detailed withinAppendix 4 must be followed.Staff should make themselves aware of their nearest local laundry collection and dropoff point. Designated points for the collection of soiled uniforms/delivery of cleanuniforms are available, these include;Crosshouse HospitalAyr HospitalBiggart HospitalAyrshire Central HospitalHeathfield ClinicAilsa HospitalKirklandside HospitalStaff Changing AreaAutovaletClean:Sewing roomWard LevelCDUCatering departmentLinen StoreWard LevelWard LevelSoiled:Soiled Linen Stores