Mac’s Safety Space: Linens in the ENT clinic
Hospital Safety Insider, March 3, 2011
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Q: We have been having a discussion about the linens in our ear, nose, and throat (ENT) clinic. This clinic has an esthetician who uses spa wraps and smocks on the patients. Wouldn't these linens have to be laundered the same as the hospital, as our clinics are under our hospital accreditation and license?
Find out Steve MacArthur's answer on Mac's Safety Space.
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