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7 Scrub Rental Service Benefits for Medical Organizations

April 1, 2022 by Nixon Medical

In an effort to serve the overwhelming waves of patients throughout the pandemic, healthcare and medical organizations increasingly look to outsource their medical uniform inventory management operations through scrub rental programs that handle delivery, pickup, and laundering. Since the pandemic began, leading uniform service companies have cited a significant rise in the adoption of managed … Continued

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What Patient Gowns Are Right for Your Healthcare Facility?

February 21, 2022 by Nixon Medical

Think all patient exam gowns are created equal? Think again. Patient gowns come in a wide variety of styles and materials that serve distinct purposes. There are gowns that provide access to specific areas of the body, and there are gowns that protect against bodily fluids. Other gowns exist to fit children or larger patients, … Continued

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How Outsourced Medical Laundry Services Improve Patient Satisfaction

May 4, 2021 by Nixon Medical

It’s easy to talk about the time and money that outpatient healthcare centers can save by outsourcing their medical linen and laundry services to an accredited laundry facility. But there’s more to healthcare than time and money. Most healthcare providers are committed to providing exceptional patient experiences, but without the right tools, management, and organizational … Continued

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Best Tips for Improving the Outpatient Care Experience in 2021

May 4, 2021 by Nixon Medical

What does the patient experience look like in your outpatient healthcare center? In the last few years, almost every industry has elevated the experience that people have with their services, products, and solutions, and healthcare is no different. In fact, with reimbursements tied to patient satisfaction, the experience that your outpatient care center delivers is … Continued

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Enhancing the Patient Experience with Reusable Medical Apparel

January 28, 2021 by Nixon Medical

If the staff and clinicians in your outpatient healthcare center have ever had a conversation about reusable versus disposable medical apparel and linens, you’re not alone. This is a hot topic in healthcare facilities of all kinds, and we are here to help your facility come to a conclusion once and for all. Our recent … Continued

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Pandemic Proves That Flexible Medical Inventory Is a Must

January 5, 2021 by Nixon Medical

The words “unprecedented”, “unpredictable”, and “unknown” have been discussed lot this year. While these words have become mainstays of casual conversations surrounding COVID-19, they also carry with them a lot of stress on affected industries, businesses, and services, including outpatient healthcare. Stay-at-home orders that escalated at the start of COVID-19 caused a suspension of elective … Continued

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Disposable Medical Apparel Is Deflating Your Bottom Line

December 9, 2020 by Nixon Medical

To reuse or to dispose? That is the question. In fact, it is a question that has provoked debates and research in healthcare settings for decades. Today, however, experts agree that reusing medical textiles is the optimal method. Some of the primary benefits of reusing medical gowns, linens, and other textiles include maintaining a base … Continued

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3 Reasons Why Outpatient Healthcare Needs HLAC-Accredited Laundering

September 24, 2020 by Nixon Medical

All types of industries require laundering services, from healthcare and hotels to manufacturing and restaurants. There are laundering companies that serve all of these industries, using the same facilities, delivery trucks, and operating procedures for each. Outpatient healthcare centers, however, produce hazardous medical linens and laundry and therefore require specialized medical laundry services to minimize … Continued

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Why Your Medical Laundry Inventory Program Doesn’t Work

August 11, 2020 by Nixon Medical

At your outpatient facility, you spend most of your time ensuring that your patients, clinicians, and staff are taken care of. This involves a lot of different details, like managing operations, weekly schedules, and your medical laundry inventory program. Your medical laundry and linens are a vital part of your operation and play an important … Continued

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The Importance of HLAC-Accredited Laundering Services

July 28, 2020 by Nixon Medical

Non-urgent healthcare organizations and outpatient centers are reopening and scrutinizing their safety and sanitation programs right now. Health institutions and federal and state requirements are urging these healthcare centers to get organized prior to reopening and be diligent about formalizing safety protocols that will impact the wellbeing and comfort levels of staff and patients. One … Continued

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