Vol. X, No. 4Archive > April, 2009

Would You Hug Your Child Wearing Soiled Scrubs?

Our hospital provides staff with professionally laundered scrubs that aren't allowed to leave the building.

James Ballard, MBA

As you look to save money everywhere possible nowadays, you may consider letting your staff buy and launder their scrubs at home. You'll save a few dollars, but at what cost to your patients, your staff and their families?

 
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