LinenCARE™: Turning Linen Awareness into Linen Action
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Every hospital and laundry leader knows the struggle: mis-bagged linen piling up in hallways, carts hidden away in storage closets, scrubs disappearing off-site, and everyday misuse quietly draining budgets. These operational pain points do more than increase costs – they strain one of the most essential partnerships in healthcare: the one between laundries and hospitals.
To bridge that gap and drive real behavior change, ALM developed LinenCARE™, a first-of-its-kind linen awareness program that goes beyond posters and one-time training sessions. LinenCARE™ is designed to create lasting impact by embedding proper linen handling practices throughout the entire organization.
What Sets LinenCARE™ Apart
- Short videos that spotlight everyday linen misuse and offer quick, practical fixes.
- Eye-catching posters, guides, and trivia challenges to keep best practices top of mind.
- A manager playbook with measurable strategies to sustain long-term success.
- A QR-powered “Learn More Hub” so staff can refresh their knowledge anytime.
By delivering consistent, accessible messaging across laundries, hospitals, and frontline teams, LinenCARE™ closes the “last mile” where linen misuse most often occurs.
Why It Matters
Industry studies estimate that up to 90% of hospital linen is lost before reaching its full lifespan, often due to preventable mishandling. That loss directly impacts budgets, resource allocation, and ultimately patient care. LinenCARE™ empowers teams to address the problem head-on – reducing waste, strengthening accountability, and fostering collaboration between laundry providers and healthcare facilities.
A Program Built on Industry Trust
LinenCARE™ carries the endorsement of Healthcare Laundry Accreditation Council (HLAC), Textile Rental Services Association of America (TRSA), and TRSA’s Hygienically Clean Certification. This alignment underscores LinenCARE™ as a trusted solution to one of the industry’s most persistent challenges.
From Awareness to Action
Outstanding service isn’t just about clean linens – it’s about building partnerships, solving problems, and creating systems that last. LinenCARE™ is designed to do exactly that: help hospitals and laundries work together to protect their linen investment and improve patient care.
