Hospital supply chain plays a crucial role in ensuring that medical facilities can provide effective patient care. This involves sourcing medical supplies, equipment, and pharmaceuticals, all of which are vital for daily operations in hospitals. Hospitals must balance having enough inventory to meet patient needs while minimizing excess that can lead to waste.
When it comes to patient care, hospitals and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) teams work together seamlessly to provide life–saving services. However, behind the scenes, a lesser-known issue quietly takes a toll on hospital budgets – the unintentional loss of linens. Though it may seem like a small detail, the cumulative effect of EMS transporting patients […]
Golfers compare their number of strokes to complete a hole with a predetermined number known as par. It is a goal to aim for par or even under par. In golf, par is set after considering certain factors such as distance, altitude, terrain and obstacles. Scoring par means you have navigated the hole successfully as […]
April’s blog was about HandCraft’s service team coming to your facility. We would like to extend the offer for you to come to our facility and see us in action. Our tunnel washers and chemistry farm are part of the process that keeps your patient linen hygienically clean. Let us walk you through our procedures […]
Many hospitals and healthcare systems are hiring expensive consultants to help them reduce their linen costs. Did you know HandCraft provides that service to their customers for free? With all the top priorities medical facilities face daily, linen awareness does not usually rise to the top of the list. We can help you navigate to […]
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.
