Several Members Speak at Workshop on Reusable Healthcare Textiles

03/08/2024

A groundbreaking development to pave the way for greater use of healthcare textiles (HCTs) as personal protective equipment (PPE) took place March 4-5. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NAS) hosted a virtual workshop that examined HCTs’ benefits over disposables, engaging industry and technical experts, policymakers, manufacturers, PPE users and other stakeholders.

NASEM Workshop: Help TRSA Support the Industry

03/01/2024

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) will host a virtual public workshop this upcoming Monday and Tuesday, March 4-5, to examine opportunities to increase the use of reusable healthcare textiles (HCTs) for personal protective equipment (PPE) in healthcare settings. Please log on to the NASEM workshop to help provide accurate information to policymakers, and counter potentially inaccurate or unfounded claims by presenters and attendees.

March 4-5 Public Sessions to Focus on Reusable Healthcare Textiles

02/23/2024

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NAS) will host a March 4-5 virtual public workshop to examine opportunities to increase the use of reusable healthcare textiles (HCTs) as personal protective equipment (PPE) in healthcare settings. The event is taking place in part because of TRSA’s advocacy with Congress to prompt these facilities to consider a more favorable balance in their inventories of reusables versus disposables.

Healthcare Laundry Research Published in Scholarly Journal

02/16/2024

A research paper, titled “Development of a Standardized International Protocol for Evaluation of the Disinfection Efficacy of Healthcare Laundry Wash Processes,” was published on Jan. 18 in Applied Microbiology. The research aimed to develop a standardized global protocol for monitoring the disinfection efficacy of healthcare laundry processes.

Reino Linen, MI – Growing Strong, 15 Years On

02/16/2024

Reino Linen’s plant in Brownstown, MI, has come a long way since its founding in 2009 as a satellite facility for Reino’s Gibsonburg, OH, laundry. Reino/Brownstown currently is processing roughly 45-48 million lbs. of healthcare textiles annually for Detroit-area hospitals and clinics. Textile Services magazine is also planning a profile article on the Michigan plant.

Crothall Rebrands as Core Linen Services

02/15/2024

Crothall Laundry Services, a leading provider of outsourced laundry and linen-management services to the healthcare and hospitality sectors, is now Core Linen Services. As part of the continued evolution of the organization, the rebranding to Core Linen Services is a significant milestone in the company’s 33-year history.

Superior Linen Service Adds to Sales Staff

01/26/2024

Superior Linen Service recently announced that Don Reuter joined its team as a territory sales manager, bringing extensive experience and a fresh perspective to the southern territory of the Eastern Division, including Ft. Smith, AR, and Southeast Oklahoma, according to a news release.

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