The care sector has been tasked with managing a rapid increase of residents on a large scale due to our ageing population. As a result, the NHS has been urged to increase available care beds. As Clare Long, business account manager for care at the Professional Division of Miele, observes, coping with greater numbers of residents requires changes to be made at each stage of care.
Laundry facility design is just one aspect of clinical care which can easily be overlooked during a capacity crisis. However, failing to provide an adequate clinical laundry service could result in major risks to residents, visitors and healthcare workers. Comprehensive planning and a process-led approach is key to effective laundry design. It’s vital to take layout, appropriate space, location and choice of laundry equipment into consideration. Here are the four steps we’d recommend taking, whether you’re implementing a brand-new laundry facility or simply looking to revise your existing set-up.
Step1: Preparing your brief
Your objectives should be at the centre of the brief from the beginning. Whether you’re looking to increase capacity, improve hygiene or something else, this will largely inform the rest of the design process and your choices. Consider and accommodate for any vital prerequisites upfront so they don’t trip you up further down the line.
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