Generated by All in One SEO Pro v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # HCSC Your partner in providing innovative healthcare solutions. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://hcsc.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Insights](https://hcsc.org/insights/) - News and updates from HCSC and the healthcare linen and apparel industry. - [The Hidden Inventory Problem in Hospital Microfiber Programs](https://hcsc.org/the-hidden-inventory-problem-in-hospital-microfiber-programs/) - Over time, microfiber mops and cloths can end up in the wrong departments, sit unused in storage areas, become damaged, or disappear from circulation - [Can Falls Risk Gowns Help Close Compliance Gaps?](https://hcsc.org/can-falls-risk-gowns-help-close-compliance-gaps/) - Falls risk levels can change during a patient’s stay. Each transition creates another opportunity for important fall-prevention information to be missed. - [How Hospitals Can Simplify Hyperbaric Textile Management](https://hcsc.org/how-hospitals-can-simplify-hyperbaric-textile-management/) - Hyperbaric textile management is an important piece of hyperbaric oxygen therapy programs, and when it’s handled well, it is one less thing for clinical teams to think about. - [HCSC Has Served Healthcare Safely for More Than 50 Years](https://hcsc.org/hcsc-has-served-healthcare-safely-for-more-than-50-years/) - For more than 50 years, HCSC Linen Services has helped healthcare providers ensure clean, hygienically processed textiles are ready for patient care every day. - [The Future of RFID Tracking in Healthcare Operations](https://hcsc.org/the-future-of-rfid-tracking-in-healthcare-operations/) - RFID tracking has been around for years, but healthcare organizations are finding new ways to use it to streamline daily operations. - [How Healthcare Facilities Can Better Support Their CNA Teams](https://hcsc.org/how-healthcare-facilities-can-better-support-their-cna-teams/) - Supporting CNA teams is not just about filling open positions. It is about creating an environment where they can succeed, grow, and stay engaged. - [How Healthcare Facilities Can Simplify Lab Coat Management](https://hcsc.org/how-healthcare-facilities-can-simplify-lab-coat-management/) - For healthcare facilities already balancing staffing challenges and operational demands, simplifying lab coat management can make a meaningful difference. - [Mental Health Month: Safety, Support, and Dignity](https://hcsc.org/mental-health-month-safety-support-and-dignity/) - Mental Health Month is about more than awareness. It’s about support, education, compassion, and creating environments where people feel safe asking for help. - [Floor Matting Helps Reduce Slips, Trips, and Falls in Healthcare](https://hcsc.org/floor-matting-helps-reduce-slips-trips-and-falls-in-healthcare/) - Preventing slips, trips, and falls is a daily priority in healthcare facilities. One of the simplest ways to improve floor safety is through the right floor matting. - [Celebrating Nurses Week With Gratitude and Awareness](https://hcsc.org/celebrating-nurses-week-with-gratitude-and-awareness/) - Nurses Week is not just another “celebration week” on the calendar. It’s a chance to pause and recognize the people who keep healthcare moving every single day. - [What HLAC and TRSA Certifications Mean for Healthcare Linen Safety](https://hcsc.org/what-hlac-and-trsa-certifications-mean-for-healthcare-linen-safety/) - Handling and processing linens correctly keeps patient environments clean and safe. That is why healthcare facilities look closely at how their laundry is handled to ensure linen safety. - [Sustainability Through Smarter Textile Programs](https://hcsc.org/sustainability-through-smarter-textile-programs/) - HCSC builds sustainability into its core service model. The focus is on reusable textile programs that reduce waste while maintaining high standards. - [How Linen Committees Help Hospitals Reduce Linen Loss and Improve Accountability](https://hcsc.org/how-linen-committees-help-hospitals-reduce-linen-loss-and-improve-accountability/) - Linen committees are a group of stakeholders responsible for overseeing how linen is used across a healthcare facility, responsible for optimizing linen use. - [Privacy Curtains: The Overlooked Infection Prevention Risk in Patient Rooms](https://hcsc.org/privacy-curtains-the-overlooked-infection-prevention-risk-in-patient-rooms/) - There is a surface in nearly every patient room that is often overlooked: privacy curtains. They’re used every day and touched by staff, patients, and visitors. - [How Microfiber Supplies Support Infection Prevention](https://hcsc.org/how-microfiber-supplies-support-infection-prevention/) - When microfiber systems are supported by a structured EVS program, they can strengthen infection control efforts while helping teams. - [Better Sleep Studies Start With a Better Sleep Lab](https://hcsc.org/better-sleep-studies-start-with-a-better-sleep-lab/) - For hospitals and sleep centers, improving accuracy often starts with improving how the sleep lab operates. - [Safety by Design in Behavioral Health Apparel and Bedding](https://hcsc.org/safety-by-design-in-behavioral-health-apparel-and-bedding/) - For inpatient psychiatric settings, safety is a constant focus. Facilities must look closely at every element, including behavioral health apparel and bedding. - [Falls-Risk Gowns Improve Patient Safety and Compliance](https://hcsc.org/falls-risk-gowns-improve-patient-safety-and-compliance/) - Falls-risk gowns offer a straightforward way to support both patient safety and regulatory compliance. - [Controlling Costs with Scrub Management Programs](https://hcsc.org/controlling-costs-with-scrub-management-programs/) - Well run scrub management programs treats scrubs like any other important supply item and tracks them closely, lowering costs and increasing efficiency. - [The Role of Linen Quality in Patient Experience & Care](https://hcsc.org/the-role-of-linen-quality-in-patient-experience-and-care/) - High-quality linens directly affect how patients perceive their hospital experience. - [Staff Apparel Programs: Branding, Safety and Compliance](https://hcsc.org/staff-apparel-programs-branding-safety-and-compliance-in-clinical-settings/) - Staff apparel programs, such as standardized lab coats and scrubs, have become a vital part of hospital operations. - [Why Outsource? The Costs of In-House Linen Programs](https://hcsc.org/why-outsource-the-costs-of-in-house-linen-programs/) - In-house linen programs may appear cost-effective on the surface, but the hidden expenses and risks tell a different story. - [Honored to Serve Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health](https://hcsc.org/honored-to-serve-robert-wood-johnson-barnabas-health/) - Hospital Central Services Corporation (HCSC) is proud to continue serving the Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health (RWJBH) system. - [RFID & Real-Time Traceability in Linen Management](https://hcsc.org/rfid-and-real-time-traceability-are-game-changers-in-linen-management/) - RFID technology combined with real-time traceability is transforming how healthcare organizations manage their linen programs. - [45th Annual HCSC J. Michael Lee Memorial Golf Outing](https://hcsc.org/celebrating-the-45th-annual-hcsc-j-michael-lee-memorial-golf-outing/) - For more than four decades, the HCSC J. 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Return Home Backed by experience Praised by Clients HCSC has always been a ## Programs - [Full Service Scrub Management](https://hcsc.org/program/full-service-scrub-managment/) - HCSC’s Full Service Scrub Program helps you adapt to operational demands while optimizing inventory and avoiding shortages. - [Sleep Lab](https://hcsc.org/program/sleep-lab/) - HCSC’s Sleep Lab Linen program is designed specifically to enhance the patient experience. - [Hyperbaric](https://hcsc.org/program/hyperbaric/) - HCSC supplies 100% cotton hyperbaric sheets, blankets, gowns, and pillowcases that are soft, breathable, and comfortable for patients. - [Behavioral Health](https://hcsc.org/program/behavioral-health/) - HCSC has behavioral health apparel and safety linen that is highly visible and reduces risk of ligature. - [Falls Risk](https://hcsc.org/program/falls-risk/) - The Falls Risk Gown is designed to provide both safety and comfort for patients while helping healthcare staff quickly identify individuals who may be at risk of falling. - [Full Service Curtains](https://hcsc.org/program/full-service-curtains/) - HCSC Full Service Curtain Program manages everything from removal, installation, and documentation. ## Products - [Direct Sales](https://hcsc.org/product/direct-sales/) - At HCSC, we are dedicated to providing healthcare facilities with products that meet the highest standards of quality. - [Surgical Linens](https://hcsc.org/product/surgical-linens/) - HCSC surgical textiles include surgical towels, OR packs, and fluid-resistant surgical gowns. - [Environmental Services](https://hcsc.org/product/environmental-services/) - All of our products, from high-performance microfiber mops and cloths to customizable floor matting are backed by HCSC’s commitment to quality and consistency. - [Employee Apparel](https://hcsc.org/product/employee-apparel/) - All employee apparel is laundered in one of our 5 processing plants to ensure hygienically clean standards for patient safety. - [Patient Apparel](https://hcsc.org/product/patient-apparel/) - HCSC patient apparel is varied and offers comfort and cleanliness for your patients. - [Patient Linen](https://hcsc.org/product/patient-linen/) - HCSC patient linen is sourced and laundered to meet the highest standards of comfort, durability, and hygiene. ## FAQs - [Where are they laundered and how often?](https://hcsc.org/faq/where-are-they-laundered-and-how-often/) - HCSC has 5 processing plants throughout the northeast. Your processing plant depends on your hospital’s location. As soon as a sleep study has concluded, the soiled linen is picked up by an HCSC associate. Once it has been transported to the processing plant, the linen is hygienically laundered and returned to you ready to serve - [What sizes or colors do you offer?](https://hcsc.org/faq/what-sizes-or-colors-do-you-offer/) - HCSC offers Twin, Full, and Queen size sleep lab linen. The pillow cases, washcloths, towels, and sheets are Bone color. We do offer multiple colors in spreads. - [Do you provide samples? Who do I contact?](https://hcsc.org/faq/do-you-provide-samples-who-do-i-contact/) - Contact an HCSC representative and they can provide free samples and schedule a time to see if Sleep Lab Linen is good fit for you and your patient’s needs. - [Will you pick up and deliver hyperbaric linen?](https://hcsc.org/faq/will-you-pick-up-and-deliver-hyperbaric-linen/) - Yes. An HCSC Account Representative will meet with you to discuss your needs, implement a customized program for your department, and execute a well-scheduled plan for picking up the dirty linen, and dropping of the hygienically clean linen. - [Can my patient use more than one hyperbaric blanket? Is it safe?](https://hcsc.org/faq/can-my-patient-use-more-than-one-hyperbaric-blanket-is-it-safe/) - Yes. Especially if your patient is cold, an extra hyperbaric blanket is permitted and does not contribute unnecessary risks. - [Can I use regular hospital linen in hyperbaric chambers?](https://hcsc.org/faq/can-i-use-regular-hospital-linen-in-hyperbaric-chambers/) - No. Hospital linen is usually a blend of polyester, cotton, or other synthetic fibers. A blended fabric has a greater risk of static which contributes to fire hazard. - [Our psychiatric unit allows patients to wear their own clothes but sometimes we need emergency clothing. Will these work?](https://hcsc.org/faq/our-psychiatric-unit-allows-patients-to-wear-their-own-clothes-but-sometimes-we-need-emergency-clothing-will-these-work/) - Yes. A lot of behavioral health units and emergency rooms keep the patient safety gowns or safety scrubs on hand in case of emergencies. - [The behavioral health scrubs seem dangerous. Are they?](https://hcsc.org/faq/the-behavioral-health-scrubs-seem-dangerous-are-they/) - No! Our behavioral health scrub pants have no pockets or drawstrings. Multi-needle stitching secures the waistband elastic. Our scrub shirts are V-neck, short sleeve style, and also have no pockets or drawstrings. - [Why do you offer primarily one color?](https://hcsc.org/faq/why-do-you-offer-primarily-one-color/) - For some facilities, having one specific color designated as behavioral health helps identify patients, especially in cases of elopement. - [What size or sizes do you offer?](https://hcsc.org/faq/what-size-or-sizes-do-you-offer/) - We offer “One Size Fits Most”. The sleeves are 7”, gown length is 45”, and the sweep is 64”. - [How do I get more information?](https://hcsc.org/faq/how-do-i-get-more-information/) - You can contact us directly or reach out to your HCSC account representative. They will be able to provide you with a free sample, more information, plus provide you with a quote for services. - [Do you have other colors or designs?](https://hcsc.org/faq/do-you-have-other-colors-or-designs/) - We only offer the Falls Gown in yellow as that is the universal color for Falls Prevention in medical settings. We do offer other patient gowns for other purposes. The Falls Gown is constructed of polyester, has stainless steel snaps, side-tie closure, and has an IV sleeve style. - [How often will you clean our curtains?](https://hcsc.org/faq/how-often-will-you-clean-our-curtains/) - Most privacy curtains get laundered twice yearly. This program is highly customizable which means you get to choose the frequency that best fits your hospital and needs. A standard hospital until might not need the service frequently whereas the ICU could need them laundered weekly. - [Do you supply curtains?](https://hcsc.org/faq/do-you-supply-curtains/) - While we do not sell or supply hospital curtains, we do provide temporary curtains that are installed while we launder your soiled curtains. - [What happens if a curtain gets really soiled?](https://hcsc.org/faq/what-happens-if-a-curtain-gets-really-soiled/) - There are many different circumstances surrounding curtains and the recommended time between cleanings. If a privacy curtain is soiled with bodily fluids or is from an isolation room, the curtain needs to be removed and hygienically cleaned. For this reason, we recommend keeping a few clean back-up curtains, as these can be changed immediately, reducing - [Why RFID?](https://hcsc.org/faq/why-rfid/) - Most hospitals experience high loss with linen and scrubs. This is due to several factors including misuse, transfers, or disposing incorrectly. RFID tracking means we can see who took what, when they took it, and when they returned it—reducing the cost of scrub loss. Also, hospitals experience census fluctuations. With continual monitoring, you and HCSC - [How often will you clean and stock the scrubs?](https://hcsc.org/faq/how-often-will-you-clean-and-stock-the-scrubs/) - Larger accounts will be serviced more frequently compared to smaller medical office buildings. Typically, a larger hospital is serviced three to five times weekly, and medical office buildings once or twice weekly. The processing from dirty scrubs to hygienically clean and stocked scrubs is 48 hours. - [How is the quality and appearance of your scrubs?](https://hcsc.org/faq/how-is-the-quality-and-appearance-of-your-scrubs/) - HCSC scrubs not only look good, they feel good. They come in an assortment of colors and sizes. To provide longer lasting color and comfort, our scrubs are made of 65% polyester and 35% cotton. They are hygienically cleaned, folded, and wrinkle-free. ## Categories - [Full Service Scrub Management](https://hcsc.org/category/full-service-scrub-management/) - [Full Service Curtain](https://hcsc.org/category/full-service-curtain/) - [Fall Risk](https://hcsc.org/category/fall-risk/) - [Behavioral Health](https://hcsc.org/category/behavioral-health/) - [Hyperbaric](https://hcsc.org/category/hyperbaric/) - [Sleep Lab](https://hcsc.org/category/sleep-lab/) - [Insights](https://hcsc.org/category/insights/)