Erica Cottey

Linen management plays a crucial role in maintaining hygiene and comfort within healthcare settings. With winter approaching, healthcare facilities face unique challenges in managing linen needs due to the increased prevalence of illnesses, harsher weather, and heightened demand for warmth. Understanding these seasonal shifts is essential for ensuring patient care and staff efficiency. Why Seasonality … Read more

Choosing how to handle your healthcare laundry is a big decision. If you’re reading this right now, you might be about to make this choice. Whether you’re considering an HLAC-accredited laundry service (such as MedClean) or managing laundry on-site, you should consider several key factors when making an informed decision. Here are our top 7 … Read more

Hygienically Clean Reusable PPE—Insights from the National Academies Workshop Ensuring the availability and reliability of PPE is vital for the safety of healthcare workers and patients alike. Recently, a workshop convened by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) highlighted the significant benefits of using hygienically clean reusable PPE in healthcare environments. This … Read more

As anyone in healthcare knows, the field provides a dynamic and demanding environment where every staff member plays a key role. One key area for medical facilities is maintaining stringent safety protocols. This is more than just a regulatory requirement—it is a fundamental necessity. Adherence to these protocols depends on the health and well-being of … Read more