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.
Working in the healthcare environment isn’t easy. Healthcare workers constantly deal with stress that can impair their work. HandCraft Services can help by lessening medical employee stress in surprising ways.
Get ready for that holiday feeling after the holidays! 2022 is looking to be a great year, and we’re putting together something wonderful to start it off right. This gift will benefit not only your operations but the industry as a whole! Stay posted for updates, and of course the official drop!
Do you have the right solutions for your aged care facility’s linen care and maintenance needs? Your nursing home may share a lot of similarities to other healthcare facilities. But you also have needs that are unique to your facility. And keeping up with needs can be overwhelming. Your facility might be in need of a service with high laundry standards in aged care.
Managing healthcare linens is a massive challenge regardless of facility size. Even with the biggest, most experienced healthcare facilities, keeping up with the day-to-day linen demands takes a toll. If deciding between medical linen service or on-premise laundry (OPL), here are some considerations:
What do quality hospital linens mean to patients?
We all know that linens are essential to your hospital’s operations. They are key to the comfort of your patients. They are also important in helping protect your patients against the looming threat of nosocomial infections.
