Scrubs may not leave the hospital, this is policy. Please return your scrubs to the machines for laundry after every shift.
LHSC:
These are dispensed using the ScrubAvail ScrubEx dispensing system. The system is activated using an access card and works as a credit/debit system. There is a $50 deposit required.
Step 1. Using a credit card, please pay the deposit for the Scrub Card. You must use a credit card with your name on it.
Go to the London Health Sciences Centre home page: https://www.lhsc.on.ca/
Scroll down and click on: Electronic Payments
Input the following account number, Invoice number, and amount:
Invoice #:C1441117-1
Account #: C1441117
Invoice Amount: $50.00
Step 2. Once you have made your deposit, print off a pre-signed form and take it to the Linen department to obtain your card.
Linen Department Hours
University Hospital Room C1-307:
Monday to Friday, 7:30am-8:30am & 1:00pm-1:45pm
Victoria Hospital Room A1-400:
Monday to Friday 7:30am-9:00am & 1:00pm-2:00pm
Dispensing Machines
University Hospital: 3 machines are located on the 2nd floor
- operating room corridor
- OR female locker room
- by Radiology near the elevators
Students and residents are normally given access to the machine located by Radiology
Victoria Hospital: 2 machines are located outside the operating rooms on the 2nd floor
- 1 machine in the MRI corridor on the 1st floor
- 1 machine in OB/GYN area on 4th floor B Zone
Students and residents are normally given access to the machine located in the MRI corridor.
Upon your departure from LHSC and St. Joseph's
If your scrubs are accounted for in the system, your deposit fee will be fully reimbursed. If scrub sets are missing, you will be reimbursed only for the sets accounted for. Scrubs from LHSC deposited into the St. Joe's scrubs system will result in the loss of scrubs credits at LHSC.
To receive your refund, you must complete a Cheque Requisition form at the Linen office and it will be submitted to HMMS along with your original deposit information. Once processed, a cheque will be mailed via Canada Post and takes 4-6 weeks. There is a $10 fee for lost cards.
White Lab Coats
For departments wishing to order lab coats, please contact Janet Addison at Scrubwear Factory: 519-452-1790 extension. 115
