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The Textile Rental Services Association of America (TRSA) has announced that its Healthcare Conference in Salt Lake City on 15-16 November will reprise the Exchange between linen, uniform and facility services operators and TRSA member associate supplier partners. Introduced at the 2016 TRSA Annual Conference, the Exchange consists of scheduled one-on-one interactions that enable members to learn about products and services they are most interested in.
The Exchange facilitates constructive, focused problem-and-solution discussions. Instead of wandering through table-top displays, you coordinate private meetings: up to eight 15-minute sessions, each with a different associate. You share your pressing challenges and learn about associates’ latest product innovations and custom solutions. Participating in at least six such meetings generates a $500 rebate from the operator registration fee.
Comparing the 2016 Exchange to table-top exhibits, Noel Richardson, president, Shasta Linen Supply, Sacramento, California said: “I gained a lot more information and came away with some good ideas I could take back and think about,” perhaps increasing the likelihood that she would implement a new tactic or try a new product.
Four 15-minute slots for Exchange meetings will start the agenda each day at the conference. On the first morning (Wednesday, 15 Nov), the Exchange precedes the keynote presentation by J.D. Kleinke, a medical economist, author and entrepreneur. He’ll forecast the impact on laundering from continuing upheaval in the US health insurance market.
Presentations and panel discussions continue all day Wednesday and early Thursday afternoon. Topics include:
• Data-Driven Linen Distribution
• Healthcare Textiles’ Sustainability Quantified
• Improving Lift, Positioner Safety
• International Healthcare Market Trends
• Securing Funds for Growth
A networking reception is set for late afternoon/early evening on Wednesday. On Thursday morning, the Exchange precedes a tour of the nearby NOVO Health Services surgical laundry facility. This 28,000-square-foot FDA-regulated Class II Medical Device facility processes 6,200 pounds per day, employing 60. Observation of the packroom (steam sterilization of reusable medical packs) is included.
The early bird conference registration rate is available through 6 October. See www.trsa.org/healthcare for details and the full brochure.
