Operations Related to Textile Management
Laundry processing of health care linens has experienced a significant shift. From the management of self-operated onsite laundry operations to the use of outsourced external central laundries, hospitals are evaluating the cost efficiencies of both in-house and outsourced processes. To do this,鈥
Fabrics play an important role in the transmission of bacteria. They have been proven to act as 鈥渇omites鈥 鈥 or where organisms can grow and multiply. And, even though soft surfaces constitute a significant portion of the patient鈥檚 immediate environment, they are often overlooked in everyday鈥
Given that an HAI can cost a facility up to $45,000, a more comprehensive approach to surface disinfection may be necessary. The adoption of UV surface treatment technology may be a cost-effective intervention.