The American Laundry News Podcast Healthcare Laundry Today: Cleanliness, Quality, Mergers and More
Jan 22, 2018
Randy Bartsch, President and CEO of Ecotex Healthcare Laundry Services, sheds light on the evolving landscape of the healthcare laundry industry. He discusses the vital importance of infection control and quality standards. Bartsch highlights the emergence of alliances among providers, aimed at enhancing collaboration and innovation amid market consolidation. He also addresses significant challenges like labor shortages and rising costs, while emphasizing the critical role of communication in ensuring linen safety during emergencies.
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Healthcare Linen Alliance Benefits
- The Healthcare Linen Alliance combines regional laundry providers to offer broad service while maintaining local identity.
- This alliance allows investments in technology and achieves synergy like airline alliances, enhancing service quality and reach.
Accreditation Enhances Laundry Standards
- Accreditation like HLAC and Hygienically Clean Certification raise laundry processing standards.
- Third-party validation reassures healthcare providers about linen cleanliness and patient safety.
Communicate Linen Safety to Clinicians
- Healthcare laundries should focus on reassuring clinicians and doctors about linen safety.
- Better communication with care providers enhances trust and supports their medical work.