HandCraft Services is Hygienically Clean Certified in Richmond, VA!

HandCraft is proud to announce that our two Richmond, Virginia plants are TRSA Hygienically Clean Certified through 2022. Since 2014, HandCraft has strived to meet the standards set by the TRSA. We proudly and steadfastly maintain that commitment. 

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HandCraft Services is Expanding

Here at HandCraft Services, we’re dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare textile solutions to as many businesses as we can. We’re always looking for ways to grow our company so that we can better serve our customers.

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What is the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard?

When working with healthcare linens, there are many risks involved including cross-contamination, infection, and more. That’s why your medical laundry needs to be treated with the utmost care and caution.

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How RFID is Revolutionizing Medical Linen and Uniform Management

Managing your medical textile inventory is no joke. There are a number of complicated challenges involved with medical linens and uniforms, including cross-contamination hazards, linen loss, staff training, compliance with government regulations and fluctuations in inventory needs. 

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For Doctors: Tie or No Tie?

The tie has long been the quintessential emblem for the professional. Tradition spanning centuries dictates that a professional, such as a doctor, should wear a tie, the one item that completes the professional aesthetic and separates the business-like and formal from the casual.

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World Environment Day and How HandCraft Linen Goes Green Daily

Did you know that June 5th is World Environment Day? World Environment Day was founded by the United Nations in 1972 to help raise awareness of environmental issues that affect us on a global scale.

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Why You Need to Provide Uniforms for Your Nurses

Nursing uniforms have changed over the years, but the one thing that has not changed is the practice of making nurses buy and clean their own uniforms.

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Paper Patient Gowns vs. Cloth Patient Gowns: Which is Better for Your Business?

Sometimes making decisions for your healthcare business can be easy, but other times something like patient gowns can turn out to be difficult to navigate.

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6 Ways That Linen Loss Occurs in Healthcare

The healthcare industry loses $840 million annually through linen loss. If steps haven’t been taken to contain it, linen loss doubtlessly affects your facility. How can it be stopped, and how can a facility make the most of its linen investment? This article will discuss the most common causes of linen loss in healthcare facilities, how to lessen them, and how to capitalize on linens needed. 

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How to Improve Patient Experience

The patient experience doesn’t just stop at the medical care you provide. Just like with running a hotel, patients expect a certain level of courtesy, concern and care for comfort.

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