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analyzes the way in which water is filtered,
the way workers come in contact with tex-
tiles as well as the way they are trained in
performing necessary protocols. HLAC ac-
creditation ultimately encompasses much
more, but as Simmons says, “We undertook
accreditation to provide a level of assurance
to hospitals that we’re processing linens in
accordance with strict guidelines that assure
delivery of a quality product.”
“There’s a strict process of meeting spe-
cial parameters, and if you don’t, you don’t
get accredited. More importantly, we think
these procedures are necessary for patient
and employee safety. We’re going to do what
is necessary to ensure we’re compliant and
our customers are being served the way they
should be served,” says Simmons.
In addition to its HLAC accreditation,
Morgan Services was the very first coast-to-
coast linen and uniform enterprise to achieve
“Clean Green” Certification from the indus-
try authority known as the Textile Rental
Services Association (TRSA). Morgan has
been honored by the TRSA for achieving ef-
ficiencies in water and energy conservation
and embracing best management practices
for the reusing, reclaiming and recycling of
