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.
HandCraft explores the ins and outs of choosing the correct healthcare uniforms for your facility.
At HandCraft, we specialize in providing healthcare linen services that support infection control, improve efficiency, and enhance patient comfort.
At Handcraft, we love getting linen back. When carts of used sheets, gowns, towels, and pillowcases arrive at the plant, it means the system is working the way it should be. Getting linen back keeps the cycle going – it gets washed, folded, and sent right back out to support the next patient.
One of my previous team’s favorite sayings was “Feedback is a Gift.” It became a mantra of sorts and one that I took with me to my current position. Whether it is positive to keep you motivated or helpful to move you in a different direction, feedback is important. It can let you know to keep doing what is working and at the same time, realize what needs to change.
Get to know HandCraft Services and how we deliver innovative linen and uniform solutions with exceptional care.
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 […]
