Many medical supplies are meant for single patient use or are disposable intended to be used only once. There are also countless examples of medical equipment that are reusable such as stethoscopes, IV pumps and surgical instruments. These are used repeatedly after cleaning or sterile processing.
When Greg Hebron started as Director of Environmental Services (EVS) at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center in February 2023, the hospital needed to lower its linen loss costs. Greg used his past experiences in banking, sales and EVS management and his previous partnership with HandCraft Linen Services to work with his team and formulate […]
In the fast-paced world of healthcare, managing medical linen and uniform inventory can be a daunting task. HandCraft Services, with years of experience, stands out as a trusted partner in this critical aspect of healthcare management. We understand the unique challenges and requirements of maintaining a high-quality, reliable supply of medical linens and uniforms.
These linen awareness blogs were started based on customer feedback. Our customers want a more proactive approach to prevent linen loss and to manage linen loss costs, and we have added to our Linen Awareness Program to do just that! Similarly, we heard our customers’ feedback regarding our Scrub / Employee Uniform Request process:
You may be familiar with SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation). It is a communication tool that provides essential, concise information usually between members of a healthcare team. We are using SBAR in this blog to frame the problem of linen loss and to foster a partnership approach for solutions.
The first strategy listed in HandCraft’s Linen Awareness Program is “Service Team and Consultants” and that was a purposeful decision to put this as number one. HandCraft has a dedicated team of specialists ready to answer any questions or help you with any issues that may arise. We take on the roles of adviser, expert, […]
Floor care in medical facilities is a crucial aspect of maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for patients, staff, and visitors. A well-maintained floor enhances the overall appearance of your facility while preventing the spread of infections and prioritizing the safety of your staff and guests. The importance of floor care in medical facilities […]
In recent blogs, we talked about how to calculate the Clean/Soil ratio with examples of how linen loss costs can occur from both the “clean” and “soil” side of the ratio. This month’s blog defines another metric to help you measure success of your linen management program.
The Hygienically Clean certification consists of an independent, third-party verifying body whose goal is to validate the soundness, safety, compliance, and hygienic quality of a laundry facility.
Part 1 of this blog explained how to calculate the Clean/Soil ratio and how HandCraft is in line with industry standards. The blog gave examples of how linen loss can occur when soiled linen does not weigh the expected amount and how to overcome these challenges. This month’s blog will dive deeper into the “clean” […]
