Keeping Hospital and Healthcare
Uniforms Clean
If you love to watch hospital dramas on TV,
then you know how messy the healthcare industry can be. Keeping the uniforms
used by employees here isn’t just important for aesthetic reasons, but for hygiene
as well. Here is a guide to keeping your hospital and healthcare service
uniforms
clean.
Scrubs and Coats
Hospital scrubs and lab coats are two of the
most common pieces of healthcare apparel. They are often found worn in grocery
store pharmacies and elsewhere besides there, such as in dental offices. The
patients and the surrounding environments can contaminate this clothing, even
if they still look like their original color. After all, not all hospital
attire is always the same color! When employees are provided with their
uniforms, it is the most sanitary solution out
there.
Transmission Potential
Something else to keep in mind is the
transmission potential of germs and other types of bacteria. Addressing
infection control is an important first step in preventing accidental
cross-contamination. Scrubs need to be cleaned, stored, and sanitized
carefully, otherwise, viruses can continue to linger no matter how many times
they are washed. Antimicrobial fabrics also help fight off the presence of
pathogens, but it still isn’t enough. Gloves and gowns can help lower the
potential, but even that isn’t foolproof.
Out in Public
Most of the time, scrubs and other pieces of
clothing are meant for the workplace inside clinics, hospices, and recovery
centers. However many employees tend to wear them in places outside of the
emergency room or the trauma ward. After
all, the healthcare industry relies on long, exhausting shifts almost every
day. Germs coming out of the hospital, even in an originally sterile
environment, can spread out once they have been exposed to elsewhere. Mandating
a professional uniform policy can help prevent patients and pedestrians becoming
mixed up with non-healthcare-related scrubs. Draw up a uniform or set of
uniforms
specifically assigned for all of your
employees to wear while they are at work. This can prevent confusion with
visitors who happen to be wearing scrubs but need to come into your hospital
because it is the closest to where they were hurt or injured.
At Home
Having nurses and doctors buy their own scrubs
and lab coats may seem like a cost-saving measure at first. However, in some
cases, you shouldn’t skimp. The transmission of germs crossing between the two
environments carries risks that should be considered unacceptable. Don’t let
this happen - order the highest-quality uniforms from the best partner that you
can!
Uniforms From Chesapeake Uniforms
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Uniform has been providing uniform rental services for over 30 years to
Maryland, Delaware, D.C., southern Pennsylvania and northern Virginia. We pride
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