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Disposable versus reusable linen: back to the future.

A N Hayne

    Hospital Materiel Management Quarterly
    |January 8, 1993
    PubMed
    Summary

    Reusable linens now match disposable options in quality, impacting patient and staff safety. Re-evaluating the choice between reusable and disposable linens is recommended for healthcare facilities.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Management
    • Materials Science in Healthcare

    Background:

    • Healthcare decisions on practices and technology require continuous reassessment.
    • The choice between reusable and disposable linens has significant implications for patient and staff safety.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To re-evaluate the decision-making process for healthcare linen choices.
    • To consider the viability of reusable linens in light of recent advancements.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of current test results for the latest generation of reusable fabrics.
    • Comparison of quality characteristics impacting patient and staff safety and health.

    Main Results:

    • Recent advancements have made reusable linens comparable to disposable options in critical quality characteristics.
    • These characteristics directly influence patient and staff safety and health outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • It is timely to reconsider the long-standing decision favoring disposable linens.
    • The improved quality of modern reusable fabrics warrants a re-evaluation for future healthcare practices.

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