After completing intimate care, what should you do with dirty linens?

• A. Put dirty linens in the hamper.
• B. Sit them on a chair.
• C. Place under the bed.
• D. Take to the laundry room.

Answer: (A)

Handling contaminated linens safely is about preventing the spread of infection and keeping the resident’s environment clean. After completing intimate care, you should place dirty linens directly into the designated linen hamper. This containment limits exposure to you, other residents, and room surfaces, and it aligns with how facilities manage laundry. When you handle them, keep the fabric close to your body, fold or roll to minimize contact and exposure, and always remove gloves and perform hand hygiene afterward. Do not leave linens on a chair or under the bed, as that risks contamination and forgetting the items. Transport to the laundry area is typically done by staff using proper procedures, with the linens placed in the hamper first rather than carried separately.