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 The
Healthcare Laundry Accreditation Council recently issued its white
paper, "Proper Airflow Critical To Healthcare
Laundries."
"Proper
airflow is a primary
consideration
for any healthcare laundry that seeks to perform at the highest level
possible for its clients," says Kathy Tinker, HLAC Executive
Director.
The white paper
discusses current indoor airflow standards, examines factors that can
disturb proper airflow, and provides resources that can help a
laundry effectively monitor and maintain an indoor climate that
supports excellence in healthcare textile processing. "HLAC's
efforts to promote proper airflow in healthcare laundry plants
heightens industry awareness of its importance and raises the bar for
laundry excellence," says Tinker.
Click here to download the full white paper.
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HLAC
Introduces Laundry Checklist Tool for Infection Professionals at APIC
2010
HLAC
presented a well-attended 1-hour educational session at APIC's 27th
Annual Educational Conference and International Meeting held in New
Orleans, July 11-15. The presentation focused around educating
infection professionals about key healthcare laundry protocols, how
accredited laundries support infection prevention strategies, and
the importance of validating supply chain partners.
During the session, HLAC Executive Director, Kathy Tinker, introduced
a new checklist tool developed by HLAC that can assist
healthcare professionals responsible for touring and selecting a
laundry provider. The primary goal of the new tool is to help
healthcare professionals in understanding what questions to ask and
what to look for during a laundry visit.
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Marketing
Your HLAC Accreditation
 Laundries who seek
accreditation are leaders in the industry. HLAC has a variety of
marketing tools to help your organization promote this credential
to prospects and clients:
- Healthcare Direct Mail Program
- HLAC Fact Sheet
- HLAC Sales Brochure
- Accredited Laundry Media Kit
- New HLAC Poster
- Various Article Reprints
Contact Kathy Tinker for information on these
tools.
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Inspector's
Corner
Standard Part II, 1.5
Medical Waste
The
HLAC Standard states: "The provider must have a written plan
with the user detailing the procedures to follow when medical waste
is found among soiled healthcare textiles. The plan must be in
accordance with state medical waste regulations."
The OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen standard (1910.1030) addresses exposure
hazards to regulated waste, especially at the point of generation,
initial containment, bagging and labeling. However when medical waste
is found in the textiles at the laundry, state regulations should be
consulted to best determine how to store, transport, treat or dispose
of them properly.
States vary in their definitions of what constitutes medical
waste. Companies who specialize in disposal can make
the task manageable. If you choose to learn more about what
is medical waste in your state, click on this resource: HERC State by State Regulated Medical Waste Resource
Locator. The link takes you to a map where you can click
on your state to learn more about applicable definitions and
regulations for medical waste.
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Congratulations
ARTA
Congratulations
ARTA on a successful 2010 Green Summit held in Quebec City. HLAC
was proud to be a sponsor. Visit www.arta1.com to learn more about
the benefits of reusable textiles.
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New Accreditation
The Healthcare
Laundry Accreditation Council is pleased to announce the newest
accredited laundries:
Los Angeles, CA
Gundersen
Lutheran Medical Center
LaCrosse, WI
Faultless
Healthcare Linen
Kansas City, KS
Spic
and Span Linen Supply
Omaha, NE
Hospital Central
Services Cooperative
Asbury Park, NJ
Balfurd Healthcare
Linen Services
Tipton, PA
FDR Services Corp.
of New Jersey
Paterson, NJ
FDR Services Corp.
of Virginia
Front Royal, VA
Hospital
Cooperative Laundry
Pueblo, CO
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Accreditation Renewals
The following
have recently been reaccredited:
Accreditation
is valid for three years upon which time a facility must undergo a
new inspection to retain its accredited status.
Rappahannock
Goodwill Industries
Fredericksburg, VA
Madison United
Healthcare Linen
Madison, WI
Bates Troy Inc.
Binghamton, NY
Hospital Central
Services Cooperative
Allentown, PA
Congratulations
to all for their commitment and leadership healthcare textile
processing.
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HLAC Mission
The Healthcare
Laundry Accreditation Council is an independent organization
committed to supporting the highest industry standards in processing
healthcare textiles.
View or download
the Standards at www.hlacnet.org.
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