Why You Need to Provide Uniforms for Your Nurses
Nursing uniforms have changed over the years, but the one thing that has not changed is the practice of making nurses buy and clean their own uniforms.
Not only does this burden the nursing professional financially, but it is also an added chore for nurses who are already often overworked and overwhelmed by the amount of work they take on during a regular shift.
Here are some reasons why you should consider providing uniforms for your nurses:
1. It is the more hygienic solution.
Medical uniforms like scrubs are exposed to a whole host of pathogens including antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. This is not something you would want hanging around your locker, bag, car, kitchen, the subway, or your grocery store. It also takes a little more than your average wash cycle to remove it. The best way to prevent spreading these pathogens and effectively eliminating them is by making sure that used uniforms are contained and washed according to healthcare industry standards.
2. It keeps everything in uniform condition.
One other reason why you need to provide uniforms for your nurses is that it keeps everything uniform – from style to quality to maintenance condition. This makes it easy for you to create a consistent look for your healthcare facility and ensure that uniforms are cleaned and maintained in the best manner possible.
3. It is cost-efficient for both your practice and your nursing staff.
Your nurses can enjoy substantial savings when they do not have to worry about buying and having to maintain their uniforms. Partnering with a linen service company that specializes in medical uniforms and their maintenance ensures that your uniforms are well-cared for, washed according to standards, and can last much longer. Not having to wash them on-site also rids your facility of the financial and managerial burdens that come with an in-house laundry department.
Aside from making sure you understand why you need to provide uniforms for your nurses, it is of even greater importance to know how to provide them in a way that does not create additional and unnecessary financial inconveniences but also does not jeopardize the cleanliness and integrity of your nurses’ uniforms.
The key to successfully implementing a uniform rental program for your nursing personnel lies in your choice of linen service provider. More than just a matter of cost, your choice of uniform rental provider should also depend on other important qualifications:
- Promptness in deliveries
- Accuracy in billing
- Policies on losses, repairs, and replacements
- Quality of results
- Product selection
- Expertise in the medical uniform industry
Make the right choice! Make the HandCraft choice. Your nurses will thank you for it. Contact us today to learn more about our uniform options for healthcare facilities and beyond.
