Linen Saves Lives: How Linen Compliance Can Prevent Infection, Improve Patient Safety, and Maximize Profits

Healthcare Linen Quality Isn’t Just About Laundry. Linen Saves Lives!Whether you work in healthcare, infection prevention, hospital administration, or laundry, the principles and strategies outlined in this book will help you manage a linen program that is cost-effective, efficient, and aligned with the highest standards of patient care. Inside, you’ll learn how to…Decrease infection and costs, while increasing patient experience, safety, and satisfactionHarness technology to optimize your linen processes, saving your organization time and moneyAlign your linen program with your hospital’s sustainability goalsAnd much more!“As an infection preventionist, I’ve seen firsthand how improperly handled linens can compromise patient safety. Gregory Gicewicz masterfully breaks down the science and operational best practices behind healthcare linen compliance. Linen Saves Lives is a must-read for anyone responsible for preventing healthcare-associated infections."- Dr. Carol McLay DrPH, MPH, RN, CIC FAPIC, FSHEA President, 2025 Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)"As a congenital heart surgeon, I know that every detail in a hospital environment impacts patient outcomes—including the linens we use. Linen Saves Lives exposes a critical yet overlooked aspect of infection prevention, offering essential insights for healthcare professionals committed to patient safety."- Kristine J. Guleserian, MD, FACSPediatric Cardiothoracic SurgeonMedical Director, Congenital Heart SurgeryThe Heart Center at Medical City Children's Hospital, Dallas, TexasAuthor of Surgeon's Story: Kids, Transplants, the Red Sox, and the Glass CeilingAbout Gregory Gicewicz Gregory Gicewicz is the founder and CEO of Compliance Shark LLC, a consulting firm dedicated to improving healthcare laundry safety and compliance. Through tailored training, auditing, and cutting-edge solutions, Gregory and his team specialize in helping healthcare facilities reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) by ensuring their linen programs meet rigorous infection prevention standards.Beyond his professional pursuits and his faith, Gregory considers his family to be his greatest achievement and the cornerstone of his life. In addition, Gregory is a coach for The Honor Foundation, where he helps transitioning military special forces operators find purpose and success in civilian careers. Read more