Healthcare facilities rent linen from HandCraft Linen Services. The most common standard linens delivered are fitted sheets, top sheets, bath blankets, thermal blankets, pillowcases, towels, washcloths, and patient gowns.
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Hospitals and other healthcare facilities don’t get the option to slow down when something goes wrong. A hurricane, an ice storm, a power outage, or even a sudden surge in patients can turn operations upside down in an instant. That’s why accrediting bodies, like CMS and The Joint Commission, expect facilities to have strong emergency management plans. Those plans aren’t just about keeping the lights on; they must show how patient care will continue, and that includes having the basics covered.
Data can be confusing. You may have a lot of numbers and still no information. Without information, you cannot act. For example, imagine you have a bunch of colored blocks. You can sort them by color, by shape or by amount. But where does that get you? Visualizing data in a way that gives you the information you need to take action is important and having data at your fingertips is crucial.
Learn how centralized medical laundry service can assist larger healthcare systems in promoting higher standards of care across the board.
Have you ever wondered where all the linen goes in a hospital? Sheets, pillowcases, towels – they’re there one minute, gone the next. I know because I’m one of them. My name is Freddy Flat Sheet (Freddy for short) and I’ve seen it all. From clean shelves to hidden stashes, my life’s a constant adventure, […]
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 […]
