Fitted Stretcher Sheets -A Case Study

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Hospital Specs

860 bed regional facility.  
260 stretchers between ER and other depts.

Laundry Specs

Cost to launder linens = $0.65/lb.  
Overall 3.8 sheet turns per day.

Linen Specs

Previous twin fitted sheet weight = 19 oz.  
Replacement fitted stretcher sheet weight = 15 oz.  
Weight per sheet reduced by 4 oz. (0.25 lbs) or 20% reduction. 

Benefits

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  • Reduced Laundry Expense  
       3.8 turns/day x 0.25 lbs. x 260 stretchers x $0.65/lb. x 365 days/year
  • $59,000 / year in savings