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” […]
To reduce your linen loss costs, it is first important to be familiar with your Clean/Soil (Clean to Soil) ratio and how to calculate linen loss. HandCraft determines the Clean/Soil ratio by weighing the clean linen delivered to your facility and weighing your soiled linen returned. We divide the clean linen pounds delivered by the […]
What does it mean to build a partnership? It starts with a mutual agreement to identify opportunities and take action to achieve goals. Trust, collaboration and respect are the foundations of partnerships. At HandCraft, we take our partnerships with our customers seriously. Through our core values, we have a responsibility to provide quality to our […]
Lab coats and scrubs provided through a professional healthcare apparel service like HandCraft simplify and improve the day-to-day for hospitals and medical clinics. Relative to facilities that use in-house laundering facilities or require workers to manage their own uniforms, healthcare apparel service has many advantages.
The benefits of medical linen services for hospitals and large healthcare facilities have long since been proven. What many healthcare managers and practitioners fail to see, however, is how small medical practices can benefit from linen service.
