Laundry and Linen Appreciation Week occurs during the last full week of April and is an opportunity to recognize an important group of behind-the-scenes champions at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. Join us in thanking everyone in our Laundry and Linen Department for their hard work, tireless effort and vital contribution to the patient care experience. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

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✅ Our Laundry team processes over 3.4 million pounds of laundry per year.
✅ The team works seven days a week, from 5:00 am to 9:00 pm.
✅ The team is comprised of 12 full time employees which provide the backbone of the workforce by maintaining consistency and expertise in daily operations.
✅ The team also relies on 14 part time and five casual employees who supplement the workforce during peak periods and ensure smooth operations, even during fluctuations in demand.
✅ The Laundry and Linen department operates four 250Ib washing machines and two 85Ib washing machines, which are industrial grade and were strategically chosen to handle the immense laundry volume.
✅ The Laundry and Linen department has two small piece folders which are designed to efficiently fold towels, gowns, soaker pads, pillowcases and other small items.
✅ The Laundry and Linen department also uses one blanket folder, which is designed to efficiently fold large / oversized items such as blankets, spreads and draws sheets.
✅ The workflow within the facility is finely tuned to optimize efficiency and productivity.
✅ From sorting, loading, washing, drying, and folding, each stage of the laundry process is meticulously coordinated to minimize turnaround times and maximize productivity.