ARTA will host three webinars in the coming year as a service to members. The first webinar is being offered on a complimentary basis. There will be a member and nonmember fee for the following webinars. The webinar series will kick off on Wed., Aug. 24th with “Making the Case for Reusable Surgical Textiles.” Angie …
ARTA is now seeking nominations to fill two seats on its board of directors for 2017-2018. Preference will be given to commercial operators and machinery suppliers. Once a slate of candidates is finalized, primary members of ARTA will receive a mailed ballot to vote on behalf of their company. If you or someone you know …
Within five or six years today’s technology is considered outdated, including websites. So in order to provide greater value to members, the American Reusable Textile Association (ARTA) has redesigned its website, www.ARTA1.com. “The goals of the redesign were to simplify navigation, and upgrade software, functionality and security,” Brendan O’Neill, ARTA president says. “Of key importance …
There are no studies that prove or disprove the efficacy of washing formulas in killing Clostridium difficile. But new data is emerging and will be shared at the upcoming ARTA Education Conference, March 10, at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes, Orlando. Speaker Kevin McLaren, a microbiologist for Gurtler Industries, will share preliminary data from the …
MISSION, Kan —The American Reusable Textile Association (ARTA) elected officers and announced directors for its 2016-17 board of directors at its recent board meeting. Newly elected and confirmed as officers are: • President Brendan O’Neill of London Hospital Linen Services, Inc., London, Ontario • 1st Vice President Barb Fordyce of Foussard Montague Associates, St. Paul, …
A recent study published in the American Journal of Infection Control reveals that when two long- term, acute-care hospitals used reusable mattress covers, their rate of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) was reduced by 50%. Trinity Guardion CEO, Bruce Rippe will be discussing that study with attendees at ARTA’s upcoming Education Conference in Orlando, March 9-11. The …
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Textile Rental Services Association (TRSA) recently released a 13-minute best practices training video – The 6C’s : Handling Soiled Linen in a Healthcare Environment – developed specially for nurses, environmental services personnel, housekeepers and others that may contact soiled linen in a healthcare environment. The six easy-to-follow steps aid infection control, enhance patient care and reduce …
MISSION, KS —The American Reusable Textile Association (ARTA) will hold its 2016 Education Conference March 9-11 at the J.W. Marriott Grand Lakes Resort in Orlando. This year’s conference will focus on infection prevention, new technology and marketing opportunities. The day-and-a-half agenda also includes tabletop exhibits, Welcome Reception by MIP/Encompass and Sponsor Reception. Optional activities include …
The ARTA/HLAC Breakfast at Clean has been moved to Room B406 to accommodate a sold out crowd. Additional seating now available for this Fri., April 17 event starting at 7:30 a.m. Last week, registration for the ARTA/HLAC Breakfast at Clean hit 135 people — and kept rising. However, the group’s assigned space only had room …
The American Reusable Textile Association (ARTA) and the Healthcare Laundry Accreditation Council (HLAC) will host Breakfast at Clean on Fri., April 17 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center. Attendance is open to everyone in the industry — ARTA members, nonmembers, accredited and non-accredited laundries. Clean 2015 is set in …
