HLAC Announces Board Of Directors For 2008
More than 70 laundries have signed up for accreditation

FAIRWAY, Kan. — At its Dec. 10 board meeting in Chicago, the Healthcare Laundry Accreditation Council (HLAC) announced its 2008 Board of Directors. In addition, it was noted that HLAC has more than 70 laundries accredited or signed up for inspection to become accredited. To date, 36 laundries have received accreditation (see attached list of accredited laundries).

HLAC’s mission is to publish high standards for laundering healthcare textiles, and to
provide an inspection and accreditation process that recognizes those laundries that meet these high standards. The decision to become accredited is completely voluntary.

2008 Board of Directors HLAC’s officers for 2008 are Chairperson Judy Reino, Vice Chairperson Steve Tinker, Secretary/Treasurer Rick Kislia and Past Chairperson Dave Stern. The HLAC board of directors includes: Patti Costello, Linda Fairbanks, Nancy Bjerke, Bob Pfeifer, Randy Wendland, CLLM, Woody Ostrow, and Lynne Sehulster, PhD, M(ASCP). It was also noted at the board meeting that Chris Isely will leave HLAC at the end of the year.

The board extends its appreciation for the work Chris has performed over the past three years in organizing HLAC and establishing the basic operation. HLAC’s executive committee is conducting a search for a new executive director. “We have an excellent board of directors and I look forward to growing HLAC with their assistance,” says Chairperson Judy Reino of Reino Linen, Gibsonburg, Ohio.