Foreign Objects in Linen (FOIL)
Clean linen is required to provide patient care; however, linen is often damaged due to adhesives and other foreign objects mistakenly being put into the laundry. Patients and residents lose valuable items through laundry such as cell phones, dentures, rings, glasses, etc. Medical equipment, tools, sharps, and other waste is often found in linen which increases safety risks and costs.
Reducing the amount of foreign objects in linen (FOIL) will provide opportunity for clients and patients to have greater quality linens, increased availability for necessary equipment while in hospital, and reduced occurrences of lost items.
To learn more about this project, please visit the 3sHealth Linen Foreign Objects site.