As laundry operators and managers gather at this month’s TRSA Healthcare Conference in San Diego, it’s likely that discussions—both on and off the official agenda—will center on how textile service companies can expand their business in healthcare, either through innovations in textile services or related programs.
 
One such alternative that’s come to our attention centers on a system for on-site management of hazardous “red bag” medical waste from hospitals and/or clinics. Before we attempt to explain this potential market opportunity, let’s consider the economic challenges facing hospitals. Most hospitals are confronting a squeeze based on a combination ...