By Erica Cottey, Sr. Manager, Alsco Healthcare facilities of all types rely on clean, fresh linen, scrubs, isolation gowns, and more to serve their patients. A healthcare facility’s choice of provider for linen and uniforms matters. Not taking that service seriously can cause a whole host of problems that are difficult to quantify. Some healthcare …
By Ken Tyler, Sr. Laundry Industry Consultant If you’re thinking about upgrading your facility, there are many things that you should consider prior to taking the leap. Of course, you want any upgrade or purchase to add to its value. One wrong move though, and that value-added could turn into a drain on your budget. …
By Scott Paton The term “Artificial Intelligence,” or “AI,” may conjure up space-age concepts explored in the science fiction novels or futuristic film thrillers. But in the very real and present realm of the Laundry Industry, AI, automation and robotics have arrived. The future is here. And the landscape of professional laundering is on the …
By Jeremy Eskenazi The interviewing process has become more complex; you may find your organization using more video interviews or going through most of this process virtually or remotely. There are distinct benefits of remote interviewing, especially on cost and time for both your team and the candidate. The flip side of saving time …
By Ami Kassar There’s no denying a societal crisis, especially a global one is a game-changer in many ways, especially in the business community. Plenty of business people are dealing with real pain and life- and business-threatening situations. However, business owners, especially those whose current and future prospects aren’t completely bad off, have the ability …
By: Jeremy Eskenazi — Hiring in North America can be challenging. Top candidates have been able to negotiate great packages for themselves as some get multiple offers. As you start looking for the next superstar to further your company’s goals, deciding how hard you can compete for talent is important. While there are trends making …
By Ken Tyler, Sr. Laundry Industry Consultant As the government continues to plan and set up field healthcare facilities it is apparent that numerous logistical concerns may be over looked in the rush to add beds in available space for potential patients-Corona related or not. During my days as a Marine Corps Laundry and …
By David Burnham, EDRO DynaWash Water is an essential element in any laundry and the quality of water used in the laundry process can have a direct effect on the appearance and wear life of clothing and textiles. Many industrial laundries are concerned about the hardness of the water used and because of this problem, …
By George Clarke, UMF Corporation The societal impact of healthcare associated infections (HAIs) in acute care hospitals in the U.S. has been estimated at $147 billion annually. Most recently, Candida auris made headlines as a threat, especially in nursing homes, which are often plagued by poor care and low staffing. More than 760 cases of the superbug …
By: Kate Zabriskie The team’s exhausted. They’re burned-out, you are too. Can everyone recover? You and the team have been working at 150% for over a year. The company has been through three major transitions in as many months. Everyone is really on edge. Employees are on the verge of quitting. Even in the best …