From small things, good things one day come. Nowhere is this fact more evident and true than in the proper care and rotation of a hospital patient's linens.
It is generally accepted in the field of medicine that a positive state of mind helps any patient on its healing process. Comfortable and clean surroundings are integral to this state of mind. A spacious room, an amply padded bed and a window with a view can all help promote a positive mindset to the patient.
In particular, the patient is in almost constant contact with his bed linens throughout the day. It is the first thing he feels in the morning and the last thing at night. He uses other linens to dry himself out and keep himself and his things clean. A dependable linen management company is absolutely indispensable for the maintenance of these items and for the health of these patients.
While clean, properly maintained bed linens are psychologically important, they also have more immediate physical benefits. Medical facilities, by their very nature, encounter a wide variety of pathogens. The prompt and proper cleaning of linens helps lessen risk of infection, control the transfer of parasites from one patient to another and eliminate a wide variety of airborne debris.
Another consideration is the medical staff. Let's be honest. Doctors and nurses are human beings too. While trained to ignore such matters in emergency situations, they have the same fundamental aversion to noxious bodily fluids as anyone else. Simply put, clean linen allows physicians and their staff to perform their jobs more thoroughly, thoughtfully and effectively.
The process of cleaning, deodorizing and disinfecting the linens of any medical facility are relatively straightforward but the procedures must be rigorously and completely followed. The process starts with the collection of soiled linens and the removal and disposal of any foreign objects. Next, the items are laundered with the appropriate soaps or detergents. Finally, they are sterilized, packaged and sealed. The linens or garments are now ready for use in any environment from ICU to a patient's bedroom.
The cleaning of hospital linens doesn't end in the patient's room. A reputable linen management company can also provide for the cleaning of surgical caps, gowns, masks and all other professional wear. The same level of care and professionalism will be shown to these garments and your staff will immediately notice the difference.
In short, an experienced, dependable and thorough linen management company can have a dramatic effect on the well-being of a medical facility's patients and staff. In addition, with proper care and the timely rotation of bed linens, it can significantly diminish the transmittal of pathogens from one patient to another.
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