Monthly Linen Management & Inventory Checklist

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Preparation & Planning

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Initial steps to ensure a smooth and accurate linen inventory and management process.

Scheduled Inventory Date

Review Previous Month's Inventory Report & Issues

Confirm Staff Availability for Inventory Count

Estimated Time to Complete Inventory (Hours)

Note any anticipated challenges or areas of concern.

Linen Types to be Included in Inventory

Physical Linen Count & Assessment

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Detailed counting and evaluation of all linen items.

Sheet Sets (King)

Sheet Sets (Queen)

Sheet Sets (Double)

Pillowcases (Standard)

Towels (Bath)

Towels (Hand)

Washcloths

Tablecloths (Standard)

Condition of Linens (select all that apply)

Notes on overall linen condition/observations

Damage & Loss Reporting

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Identifying, documenting, and reporting damaged or missing linen.

Number of Items Lost/Stolen (Estimate)

Number of Items Damaged (Estimate)

Types of Damage Observed (Select all that apply)

Detailed Description of Stains (If Applicable)

Other Details/Comments Regarding Damage/Loss

Photos of Damaged/Lost Linen (Recommended)

Suspected Cause of Loss (Select One)

Specific Location of Loss (e.g., Room #, Laundry Room, etc.)

Inventory Reconciliation & Adjustments

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Comparing physical counts with records and making necessary adjustments.

Current Inventory Count (Sheets)

Record Inventory Count (Sheets)

Discrepancy (Sheets)

Explanation for Discrepancy (If Applicable)

Discrepancy Reason

Adjusted Inventory Count (Sheets)

Adjustment Approved?

Comments/Notes on Adjustment (if rejected)

Date of Adjustment

Ordering & Replenishment

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Determining linen needs and placing orders for replenishment.

Current Stock Levels (Per Item)

Par Levels (Per Item)

Quantity to Order (Per Item)

Supplier Selection

Order Notes/Special Instructions

Expected Delivery Date

Total Order Cost

Delivery Method

Maintenance & Cleaning Review

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Assessing the performance of linen cleaning and maintenance processes.

Average Linen Wash Cycle Frequency (per item)

Linen Cleaning Vendor Performance (Overall)

Specific feedback on linen cleaning quality (stains, shrinkage, etc.)

Types of linen issues observed during inspection (select all that apply)

Number of linen items sent back to vendor for quality concerns

Overall satisfaction with linen supplier's responsiveness to issues

Recommendations for improving linen cleaning or maintenance processes

Record Keeping & Documentation

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Ensuring accurate and up-to-date records of all linen management activities.

Inventory Date

Notes & Observations

Total Linen Spend (This Month)

Inventory Spreadsheet/Log

Overall Linen Condition Assessment (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)

Action Items & Follow-up Required

Number of linen items needing repair/replacement

Prepared By (Name & Title)

Next Review Date

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