Hospitals must strike a balance between a variety of competing demands, the most important of which is cleanliness. This is especially true when it comes to the sanitization of patient linens. In a hospital, efficient washing systems serve a critical role in limiting the transmission of infectious diseases, bacteria, and other pathogens. Laundry plays a crucial role in patient care by ensuring that the atmosphere is clean, comfortable, and sanitary.
Managing an on-site hospital laundry facility, on the other hand, can bring a variety of issues, including:
- Health and Safety: Hospital laundry systems are governed by a number of laws and regulations on contamination, lifting and ergonomics, noise and heat levels, and fire and fall dangers.
- High Costs: While some studies have indicated that having an on-site laundry saves hospitals 30-60% in comparison to outsourcing laundry services, older hospital laundry systems can be costly to administer and maintain.
- Inefficient Processes: It’s vital to have clean linens on hand when you need them, yet developing an efficient process takes time.
- Understaffing: Having the appropriate amount of trained people on-site to fulfill required tasks and meet fluctuating demands is essential to maintaining efficient hospital laundry systems.
All of these aspects must be considered by the hospital when designing and managing an efficient hospital laundry system. Modernizing commercial laundry equipment can assist a hospital in meeting these problems and regulations while also providing additional benefits such as utility cost reductions, increased productivity, and improved safety and staff welfare.
Improve Hospital Laundry Systems with These Features
- Sanitizing Rinse
Henson Laundry’s professional washers provide a sanitizing rinse option. Between each cycle, your staff has the option of sanitizing the washing drum, preventing cross-contamination between loads.
2. High Spin 1100 rmp with 360 G Force
With a high spin of 1100 rpm and a 360 G-force extraction in the washer, you’ll get faster drying times and decreased gas use. Hospital laundry facilities benefit from faster throughput, which translates to more clean linens and lower gas expenditures, thanks to soft-mount technology for easy installation.
3. Automatic Water Savings and Smart Dosing
Automatic Water Savings (AWS) technology can help you save up to 50% on water. This tool estimates the load’s true weight and then adds just the proper amount of water for the greatest outcomes. Smart Dosing calculates the exact amount of detergent automatically, giving you measurable benefits in terms of efficiency, cost, and cleanliness.
4. Adjustable Parameters and Increased Usability
The breakthrough microprocessor from Henson Laundry has a large display and a sturdy knob for easy program selection. Your employees can quickly alter factors such as water levels, temps, and drum action to cut expenses and fit the demands of your facility thanks to the 20+ languages available.
Modernization of a Professional Hospital Laundry System
Many advantages exist for upgrading your hospital laundry facility with new technology, including increased operational efficiency, cheaper costs, greater patient and employee health and welfare, and better overall satisfaction.
Henson Laundry provides the expertise and experience to help you change your laundry facilities and gain a competitive advantage.
For inquiries on commercial laundry equipment contact us at 0706 606 072 or info@hensonlaundry.com
Visit our showroom at Ananas Centre, Westlands.
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