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 Dr. Steve Yacovelli What are hidden or unconscious biases, and how can you start to manage them so you’re making the right decisions in your workplace and our world? Unconscious Bias Hidden or unconscious bias is the preference for or against a person, thing, or group held at an unconscious level. This means you …
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 …
By John Goetz, Global Product Manager, Hydro Systems Editor Note: This is Part 1 of a four part series exploring the laundering of linens in healthcare and hospitality facilities. Topics to be explored include, meeting and exceeding guest and patient linen standards, linen stains and their origins in hospitality environments, exceeding laundry healthcare standards, the …
Today’s small piece folders are manufactured with an array of capabilities and attachments. Many are manufactured to be capable of folding various widths, weights and types of goods with different fold capacity, etc. In this article on small piece folding technology, G.A. Braun finishing technology engineers will explore common configurations of towel folding, what to …
Today’s large piece folders are manufactured with varying capabilities and attachments. So how do you determine which will best support your laundry’s needs? In this article Maxwell Krause, engineer of large piece folding technology at G.A. Braun, will focus on flatwork processing of sheets, bedding materials and table linens with various fold configurations. You will get …
By – Jeremy Eskenazi Having a variety of diversity at your company can have a big impact on success. Is your team diverse? Do you invest to ensure your team reflects the needs and attitudes of your customers and clients? They need to reflect the communities your employees live, work in, and provide services to. …
By Ken Tyler, Laundry Consultant
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Note: This is one of a four-article series originally published in Infection Control Today and sponsored by the Healthcare Laundry Accreditation Council (HLAC). Reprinted with permission of HLAC. Links to all articles can be found below. By Gregory Gicewicz, John Scherberger and Lynne Sehulster, PhD An effective healthcare laundry solution, like having hospital textiles processed …