The future of sanitary laundry
According to American Laundry News, in the field of healthcare textiles, there are a few major factors that will affect how the industry changes in the coming years. Some of these factors include: growing environmental concerns, changes in national health care, and energy. Here is a brief analysis of how these factors could affect the healthcare laundry industry in the future.
Growing environmental concerns
With increased concern about the effects of pollution, global warming and climate change, the “green” trend continues to gain momentum. More and more companies across all major industries are striving to reduce their carbon footprint. Awareness of how business practices affect our environment is projected to continue to grow over the next 20 years. Environmental concerns are likely to reach the point where all professional laundry companies need to treat their wastewater and reuse it.
Changes in National Health
By 2033, the US healthcare laundry market may well resemble the current Canadian laundry market. Most health care in the US may be subsidized by the government through a network of single providers. If the government is the primary source of all revenue, it will be actively involved in seeking to control health care and related costs at all levels.
Healthcare managers tend to view medical bedding service as an unavoidable expense and are continually looking for ways to reduce those costs. This typically involves outsourcing, relying on contract management companies, and limiting the number of items in linen inventory. In the future, the government is likely to seek to establish a network of health care laundries to provide a standard service to all medical facilities.
Energy
Rising environmental concerns will drive new energy legislation. To effectively reduce pollution caused by transportation vehicles, the government will continue to allow oil prices to rise. Increases in the prices of gasoline and diesel will cause both consumers and businesses to reduce their use. Limiting fuel costs will mean that laundromat locations need to be carefully planned in relation to the geographic area they serve. Healthcare facilities are likely to be assigned to the closest medical laundry service in your area, eliminating the competition.
Stay ahead with a professional clothing service
A professional healthcare laundry service can help your hospital, clinic, or other medical facility meet patient satisfaction, sanitation, and economic needs. As the linen industry continues to adapt to changes in our global and economic climate, professional linen services must stay ahead of industry standards. While the future is uncertain in most industries, professional laundry services can help your medical facility continue to provide the best care and sanitation possible.