Saving Money on Medical Uniform Headwear

Shop around for the best budget-saving deal on your medical caps

Hospital headwear comes in a wide range of styles, uses and sizes. Finding the best price on headwear can be a daunting task if you're not looking in the right place. Do some research on scrub cap options; consider the need of the headwear to establish a good rundown of the type of cap you need. Buying caps to wash and reuse is a great money saver, but finding the right type of cap is equally important.

Buying in bulk can also end up saving money on medical uniform headwear. If you're purchasing headwear for an entire organization, you can end up saving hundreds if not thousands of dollars by buying reusable headwear in bulk quantities and washing it properly. When you need sterile disposable surgical headwear, look for suppliers that offer bulk discounts on disposable headwear as well. To save money:

1. Compare headwear options with your medical hat needs, and look for bulk buys to save money.

2. Rent disposable surgeon headwear to avoid laundering costs.

3. Buy washable headwear you or your employees clean themselves.

 

Research the best type of hospital headwear for your needs

There are many differences between scrub hats for surgical and other medical uses including materials used, levels of sterile uses and costs. Research all the available options before purchasing medical headwear. You don't need to spend the extra money for high-end surgical scrub hats if you only need headwear for the emergency room or other less sterile environments. If buying disposable hats, look for bulk buying options to save you money.
Try: If you're a medical professional looking to buy your own surgical or medical headwear, consider making the purchase with some colleagues. Many suppliers offer discounts for larger orders. Check the Scrub Caps website for hundreds of cap options and discounts. Find bulk disposable buying options at Adex Medical or Surgical Supply Service.

Consider renting surgical caps from a company that provides laundering services

As a medical organization trying to save money, laundry services can add up fast. Compare the cost of washing your own scrub hats with the option of outsourcing your hat laundering by renting from a company that provides headwear and cleaning services. If you already have a company that provides medical uniforms cleaning, adding the cost of headwear cleaning may be an economical solution.
Try: Cintas provides a complete line of medical wear including headwear with laundering and delivery options. UniFirst offers a complete line of medical uniform services. They also provide other medical facility services like cleaning, laundering and hygiene products.

Buy washable doctor headwear as an organization or as an individual

If your medical headwear needs can be accomplished with a reusable, washable option, buying reusable bouffant and other headwear can save the facility a lot of money. Buying disposable headwear to use once and discard is not only bad for the environment; it's also hard on the pocketbook. Buy reusable headwear that to use in the surgical environment and plan on washing it properly. Avoid shrinkage when purchasing 100 percent cotton reusable scrub hats. Look for pre-shrunk hats so you won't be left with headwear that doesn't fit after the first wash.
Try: Sparkling Earth provides a wide range of designs and options for medical headwear that can be washed and reused. My Nursing Uniform also has many nurse headwear options that includes washable scrub hats.

 

• If you decide to go with wash-and-wear medical headwear, it's important to establish a routine of facility laundering only for sterile environments. Proper sterilization can be an issue if employees are allowed to launder their own hats.

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