ANSI/AAMI ST65:2008 -- Processing of reusable surgical textiles for use in health care facilities

This recommended practice provides guidelines for the proper handling, processing, and preparation of reusable surgical textiles - either on-site or off-site - for use in health care facilities. The document specifically addresses design criteria for functional work areas; staff qualifications, education, training, dress codes, and other personnel considerations; receiving and handling of soiled surgical textiles; laundry processing considerations; transport of both soiled and clean surgical textiles; installation, care, and maintenance of laundry equipment; quality control; and regulatory considerations. Definitions of terms and a bibliography also are provided.