A resident is incontinent and has soiled their bedding. What should you do after changing the sheets?

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Place soiled linens in a designated hamper, bag, or container in the resident's room, away from clean supplies. Soiled linens must be placed in a designated hamper or bag within the resident's room to contain odor and prevent contamination of other areas. They should not be left in the room exposed or placed in hallway hampers where they create unsanitary conditions. Never rinse bodily fluid-soiled items in resident bathrooms; this spreads contamination. Proper segregation of soiled linens maintains infection control.