which have a capacity of kg per load. . Hydro-extraction — Hydro extractors work in centrifugal motion which gets rid of – % moisture. .
Drying . Pressing, ironing, folding and stacking . Mending and segregation of condemned articles . Packing .
Distribution The quantum of work, especially for bed linen, is much larger for hospitals as compared to hotels. The big hotels may have upto – rooms.The larger hospitals may have to take care of , – , beds or even more. Of these, sheets in Operation Theater, Maternity ward and Labour room may require or more changes per day. Linen requirement in stock is a minimum of six sets per bed.
Each set normally consists of bed sheet, draw sheet and a pillow slip. The blankets are not changed daily unless soiled. Apart from linen for patient’s bed, the other articles to be laundered are dress (gowns, kurta, pyjamas etc.) for patients, dress (coats, gowns, kurta and pyjama) for doctors (that is generally a different colour from dress for patients and may be of tericot material), and some general material like table cloths and curtains. As in the case of commercial laundries there is a system of keeping record for collection and disbursement of material to each department.
An example is given as follows. NAME OF THE HOSPITAL Receipt for Washable Linen Receipt No……… Received from………………………………………... Dated………………. Time ………… S.No Name of the clothing No.
Remarks Bed Sheet Draw Sheet (White) Draw Sheet (Green) Patient’s Kurta Patient’s pajama Doctor’s Kurta Doctor’s Pajama Doctor’s Gown Towel split Towel Hand Face mask Baby Frocks Blanket Big/ Baby Pillow Cover Slings Apron Dirty Linen Bag