Strategies and Challenges in Linen Management: Insights from Benguet General Hospital

Effective linen management is important in maintaining hygiene and comfort for patients in institutions as important as the Benguet General Hospital. This study addresses a critical research gap in hospital linen management, offering valuable insights into the challenges and best practices specific to Benguet General Hospital. By focusing on both operational efficiency and sustainability, the study contributes to the broader body of knowledge on healthcare linen management and provides practical recommendations. Through interviews with key stakeholders, this qualitative study explores the practices and challenges associated with effective Linen management at BeGH. The findings suggest that strict sorting, frequent inventory, and hygiene procedures were the critical practices at BeGH toward ensuring the availability of clean linens and reducing infection risks. Nevertheless, considering the efforts made, challenges associated with the shortage of linens during patient transfers and the inability to trace misplaced linens persist and point out the need for improved operational strategies.