Contingency plans in place to support malfunction of any system elements
| Event | Contingency |
| Washing machine malfunction | Procurement of 2nd and 3rd washing machine. Temporary out-of-hours usage of machine in the Department of Obstetrics agreed. |
| Drying machine malfunction | Drying lines identified with release of buffer gown stock. Temporary in-hours usage of the machine in the Department of Obstetrics agreed. |
| Reduced water supply | Washing machine manually loaded with bucket from alternative water source. Tank filling during hours of water availability. |
| Power cut | Use of generator. Drying via drying lines with release of buffer gown stock due to longer drying time. |
| Laundry staff worker contracts COVID-19 | Team of three to self-isolate. Back-up furloughed staff completed laundry induction training in advance to allow immediate deployment. Back-up staffing by laundry supervisors as required. |