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January 15, 2025
2025’s Top Travel Trends
As we step into 2025, the travel industry is set to embrace a dynamic blend of restful retreats, sustainable choices, and immersive cultural experiences.
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January 10, 2025
The Importance of In-Room Amenities
With increasing short-term rental competition, hoteliers in 2024 should focus on creating memorable experiences through thoughtful touches. In-room amenities can significantly impact guest satisfaction and loyalty.
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December 11, 2024
Case Study: Moving to a Reusable Underpad System
With waste disposal costs rising and meticulous value analysis being increasingly important, one large U.S. hospital wanted to examine both patient experience and the cost-saving opportunities in switching to a reusable incontinence pad.
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December 9, 2024
Simplifying Hotel Operations by Reducing Linen SKUs
Textile and linen items change hands frequently and require large amounts of storage space. By reducing linen SKUs, you make housekeeping and laundry processes simpler and allow guest rooms to be changed over more efficiently.
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November 21, 2024
Myth Busters: Pressure Injury Prevention
Despite being preventable, pressure injuries remain a serious challenge in healthcare, affecting over 2.5 million patients in the U.S. each year and costing the system billions of dollars. We’re busting myths and highlighting effective strategies that truly make a difference in preventing pressure injuries.
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November 14, 2024
Celebrating Operating Room Nurse Day: Q&A with Peg Fox
This week, we celebrate Perioperative Nurses Week and the incredible dedication of operating room nurses everywhere. As part of this recognition, Operating Room Nurse Day highlights the vital role these nurses play in patient care and surgical outcomes. At Standard Textile, we are proud to have Peg Fox, our National Director of Surgical Services, on…
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November 11, 2024
Reusable Underpads 101: Everything You Need to Know
Reusable underpads deliver numerous benefits over single-use disposable products. But how do they work? And what factors need to be considered when selecting an incontinence care solution?
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October 14, 2024
What is a Pillow Menu? Elevate the Guest Sleep Experience
Emerging as a popular trend in luxury hotels, a pillow menu takes the guest sleep experience to a whole new level. With countless sleep positions and preferences, it is nearly impossible to select one or two pillow types to suit every guest’s need. Instead of purchasing hundreds of pillows that will ultimately go unused during…
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September 11, 2024
Examining Environmental Footprints: Reusable and Disposable Incontinence Underpads
A recent study published in the Journal of Nursing Care Quality aims to support clinicians’ knowledge to include environmental sustainability in decisions regarding patient care and reusable versus disposable incontinence underpads. A life cycle analysis was conducted, including soiling, reusable cycles before removal, supply chains, laundry use, and end-of-life environmental impact.
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September 9, 2024
Celebrate Housekeeping Week 2024: Tips for a Simpler, Smarter Routine
Housekeeping Week is a special time dedicated to recognizing the contributions of housekeepers, the unsung heroes of hospitality. These hardworking individuals ensure that every guest experiences a clean and comfortable environment, which is essential for creating a welcoming atmosphere. Their attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards play a major role in guest…
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