LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Baptist Health reports it has entered into a long-term partnership with NOVO Health Services, an Atlanta-based healthcare linen management company, in developing an advanced commercial laundry facility here dedicated to serving the medical industry.
The 82,140-square-foot facility is expected to open toward the end of the year, creating more than 150 jobs.
“Every detail contributes to a positive patient experience,” says Gerard Colman, CEO of Baptist Health. “While linen management services are largely unseen by patients, it is a constant and essential part of delivering the cleanliness, comfort and consistency our patients know and expect.
“We are excited to enter this partnership, as NOVO Health Services’ expertise helps enhance operational efficiencies, supports high-quality care, and creates jobs that support the people and communities we serve.”
Once operational, Baptist Health’s laundry needs will be processed at the new facility, serving as a centralized center for managing the health system’s linens.
The facility will be equipped with advanced technology that precisely measures water, energy, and cleaning solutions, reducing waste while supporting safe and hygienic operations. It will have the capacity to process approximately 50 million pounds of healthcare linens annually, including sheets, blankets, towels, pillowcases, gowns, scrubs, and other specialized items.
Additionally, the automated systems provide real-time, data-driven insights that optimize cycles, enhance inventory management, reduce manual handling throughout the cleaning process, and further support proper disinfection and safety.
“This expansion underscores our commitment to providing healthcare providers with the highest-quality linen management services while contributing to local economic growth,” says Karl Fillip II, president and CEO of NOVO Health Services. “Louisville is an ideal location for NOVO’s continued growth, and we are proud to bring jobs and innovation to the community.”
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