Application of Context Aware Laundry Management in Medical Settings

Abstract

To enhance infection prevention measures, administrators at healthcare facilities and hospitals are increasingly emphasizing the importance of nurses and staff being vigilant about the laundry they handle. It is crucial for staff to understand the necessary policies for transporting, cleaning, and storing laundry to prevent contamination. Additionally, they need to grasp the distinctions between hygienic and sanitized laundry and linen. This paper discusses how Information and Communication Technologies can be used to manage the laundry process in medical settings. It presents a context aware laundry management architecture specifically designed for hospitals. Such an information architecture allows sustainable operations in hospitals for better resource management, waste reduction and raising medical staff awareness about the importance of handling hospital laundry. © 2024 IEEE.