Medical linens are not only important, but essential for every medical practice to have. From sheets and pillows for hospital beds to comfortable gowns and towels for patients, linens are used on a daily basis for a variety of purposes.
However, not all linens are created equal. You may be surprised to find out that there is more to learn about medical linens than meets the eye.
When a patient comes to your medical facility, the first encounter they have is with your medical staff. Research shows that it only takes a tenth of a second within meeting someone to start determining traits such as trustworthiness. And, if there’s anything you want your patients to have, it’s trust that your medical staff will take care of them.
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According to a survey conducted by the American Hospital Association, over 36 million patients were admitted to hospitals across the U.S. in 2017 alone. With that many patients, every medical facility needs the right gowns to suit their patient’s needs. But with so many gowns to choose from, how do you know which ones are right for your facility?
If you work in the medical industry, your facility has most likely experienced linen loss. But what does that mean and how does it affect your business?
When it comes to medical linen management and maintenance, the considerations are never simply a matter of quality vs. convenience. The choices you make about how you take care of your medical facility’s linens affects too many facets of your operations, like patient satisfaction, hygiene and infection control protection, overhead costs, etc.
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Medical and industrial uniforms are one of the more difficult and complicated parts of a facility’s laundry program. Uniforms aren’t one-size-fits-all. Different areas of your facility require different types of uniforms to best meet the needs of that department. Plus, there’s sizing, maintenance and laundering, and hygiene to worry about.
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