A 2024 survey of Hygienically Clean Healthcare-certified and HLAC-accredited laundry operators found that only 20% of acute and non-acute healthcare requests for proposal (RFPs) require certification/accreditation with no preference for either program. This survey served as a baseline as TRSA launched an 18-month outreach program to decision-makers and influencers, promoting the value of Hygienically Clean certification and reusable textiles.

The results are in: After two media campaigns, the share of TRSA members who reported seeing RFPs requesting Hygienically Clean certification increased by 164%. This significant growth demonstrates the impact of TRSA’s educational and advocacy efforts.

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