The Laundry Forum

[mustangmac]

How much $ is the inspection/certification process?

[The Laundry List.com]

Last year it was $ 5,000 US plus expenses.

[IronMan]

The HLAC standard 3.4 states that damp textiles shall not be left in machines overnight. Does HLAC make an exception for Tunnel Washers?

[The Laundry List.com]

I hope not!
How could they justify that goods in a tunnel are less likly to grow germs, than those in a conventional washer?
Why does HLAC limit "damp textiles shall not be left in a machine overnight" and not
DAMP TEXTILES SHALL NOT BE LEFT ANYWHERE FOR MORE THAN ??? MINUTES.
I find many issues with HLAC recommendations.
If a health care laundry runs from midnight to noon, is it OK to leave damp textiles in machines over"day"?

[IronMan]

What was the increase in manpower to ensure that you meet and maintain HLAC standards? I understand that this is labor you should have been spending anyway but just trying to get an idea how much extra labor it took to get there.

[gonzo]

I would say alot of extra maintenance OT to get ready.

[suds-n-blood]

Actually, it is a shame that most professional laundry operations have to invest all of that additional time within their plants to "get ready" for an inspection.

If you were running the operation based on best prectices already, then you could welcome an inspection anytime!

[bloodgutsandglory]

I hope not!
How could they justify that goods in a tunnel are less likly to grow germs, than those in a conventional washer?
Why does HLAC limit "damp textiles shall not be left in a machine overnight" and not
DAMP TEXTILES SHALL NOT BE LEFT ANYWHERE FOR MORE THAN ??? MINUTES.
I find many issues with HLAC recommendations.
If a health care laundry runs from midnight to noon, is it OK to leave damp textiles in machines over"day"?

Just curious, what other parts of the process do you not agree with?
I do think some of it is overkill.

[IronMan]

We have not gone through the process but are planning to do it this year. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

[gonzo]

Actually, it is a shame that most professional laundry operations have to invest all of that additional time within their plants to "get ready" for an inspection.

If you were running the operation based on best prectices already, then you could welcome an inspection anytime!

I suppose once youve done it, you then can keep the "best practices" going. Sometimes it take an inspection to get things correct again. Turnover, etc.