How Many Cadaver Bags Should Forensics Keep On Hand?
olice forensic teams should always maintain an adequate supply of cadaver bags to handle both routine cases and potential multiple casualty events. However, the exact number that constitutes ‘adequate’ depends on factors such as your expected caseload, storage capacity, and any local emergency response plans. Let’s look at these factors in greater detail to help […]
Hygiene Control Best Practices For Body Bags And Laundry Bags In Hospitals
In hospital procurement and hygiene management, body bags and laundry bags are often treated in the same category, despite their widely different uses. Both items contain potential contaminants that must be handled and processed carefully and considerately to maintain the safety of hospital staff. This article provides a brief overview of hospital hygiene and infection […]
How Many Cadaver Bags Should Forensics Keep On Hand?
olice forensic teams should always maintain an adequate supply of cadaver bags to handle both routine cases and potential multiple casualty events. However, the exact number that constitutes ‘adequate’ depends on factors such as your expected caseload, storage capacity, and any local emergency response plans. Let’s look at these factors in greater detail to help […]
Can Hospital Laundry Bags Be Reused?
You may have come to this article through a Google search for ‘can hospital laundry bags be reused?’, or ‘are hospital bags reusable?’ Some are, yes. Many hospitals do use reusable fabric laundry bags made from washable polyester or nylon. However, these aren’t the type of bags we supply at Slik-Pak, and the reasons for […]
Strengthen Infection Control In Hospitals Through Soluble Laundry Bags
The hospital laundry is often a weak point in terms of infection control, providing multiple opportunities for cross contamination of linens and the exposure of staff to dangerous pathogens through bodily fluids. In this article, we will look at the ways in which migrating to soluble laundry bags from reusable bags can strengthen infection control in […]
Why One Body Bag Isn’t Always Enough For Complex Crime Scenes
In complex crime scenes involving dismembered or decomposed remains, and multiple casualty events, one body bag isn’t always enough to meet the requirements of the situation. In this article, we will look at why it’s often essential to have multiple crime scene body bags on hand when attending complex scenes, and how a responsive body bag supplier can support your needs. […]
What Causes People To Become Infected With The Superbug MRSA In Hospitals?
Blog What Causes People To Become Infected With The Superbug MRSA In Hospitals? August 8, 2025 The prevalence of MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) in many hospitals is one of the biggest long-term challenges facing the NHS. Despite stringent hygiene policies and inward investment, the pathogen remains endemic – and poses a serious threat to the […]
