Healthcare Laundry Accreditation Council Inspecting Accrediting for 10 years

The Healthcare Laundry Accreditation Council (HLAC) is a nonprofit organization based in Plainfield, Illinois. With three employees, HLAC plays a vital role in ensuring the quality and safety of reusable textiles in healthcare settings. The organization achieves this through its accreditation program, which evaluates and certifies laundries that process linens and textiles for hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities. HLAC's primary service is its accreditation program, which involves inspecting and evaluating laundries based on stringent standards for patient safety and infection prevention. These standards encompass facility infrastructure, policies and procedures, staff training, and relationships with healthcare customers. Accreditation signifies that a laundry has met these rigorous benchmarks and is qualified to process healthcare textiles to the highest industry standards. HLAC accreditation is highly valued by healthcare facilities as it provides assurance that their textile providers adhere to the strictest safety and hygiene protocols. This accreditation is a significant factor in a laundry's ability to become an authorized vendor for hospitals, as it demonstrates their commitment to patient well-being. HLAC's standards are publicly available on their website, www.hlacnet.org, allowing for transparency and informed decision-making by healthcare institutions. For more information about HLAC and its accreditation program, interested parties can visit their website at www.hlacnet.org.