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In the wake of OSHA's bloodborne pathogens regulation requiring employer-provided apparel for healthcare employees, numerous companies are rushing to capture the market, while others are stepping back for fear that the market is too difficult to serve. Both groups need to reassess their positions. These guidelines adapted from TRSA publications should help get you and your employees up to speed on what it takes to serve the healthcare market.

As with any regulation, the OSHA bloodborne pathogens rule contains gray areas, particularly for mixed plants that must implement plantwide healthcare exposure controls when only a portion of the work is regulated. Hand-washing chambers and material handling systems offer partial solutions for reducing employees' exposure to pathogens that may be present in soiled laundry.

The adult incontinence care market is coming of age. As environmental concerns gradually erode the popularity of disposables, nursing homes and hospitals are looking at reusables in a new light. In addition, the aging of the U.S. population is expected to increase the demand for incontinence care products. A recent study found that the sales of reusable cloth diapers and pads accounted for $385 million annually. All of these factors add up to a lucrative market for textile rental companies that can supply these products.

Angelica CEO Jim Stefoff knows a good market opportunity when he sees one. And right now, the time is right for textile rental companies to make inroads into the small medical and dental office market that is emerging in the aftermath of the OSHA bloodborne pathogens ruling. But, Stefoff cautions, the industry must be in full compliance with OSHA regulations and able to provide the right delivery system and products.

Continued industry consolidation and head-to-head competition, especially among large industrial companies is expected once again for 1993. Industry growth exceeding gross domestic product (GDP) also should continue. Although much of the industry experienced recession-imposed margin pressures during the past year, the low-inflation economy is providing a positive environment for improved profitability. The industry's core customer base continues to be stable. In fact, six of those industries--health and medical services, telecommunication services, communications, motor vehicles and parts, travel/transportation services, and food and related products--are among the top 12 U.S. industries picked for growth. TRSA's Long Range Planning Committee and association staff have developed this strategic analysis of the industry to help member companies develop their own action plans.

The last phase of the federal OSHA standard on occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens became effective July 6. However, compliance deadlines may vary in the 23 states and two U.S. territories that have their own OSHA offices. The states and territories have the option of adopting the federal standard or drafting their own plans. Here's a status report on the OSHA-approved state programs for bloodborne pathogens.

Choosing an extractor for a specific set of plant conditions can be complicated and costly, if you make the wrong purchasing decision. Extractors come in two types: centrifugal and compression, but there are numerous models of each. Here, eight manufacturers of extractors provide details about their systems.

A potential $177 million-a-year market has been opened to textile rental operators, thanks to OSHA's recent ruling on bloodborne pathogens. Healthcare providers nationwide are now searching for solutions to their protective apparel needs. Such customer needs are what drive niche markets. Whether you've been serving the healthcare market for years or are just now targeting it, here are the marketing strategies you need.

An estimated 500,000 establishments and approximately 5.6 million workers in the healthcare profession and related industries are affected by the new OSHA ruling on bloodborne pathogens. That's a lot of potential uniform wearers. But what should they be wearing? The answer is this: it all depends. A roundup of healthcare uniform manufacturers finds new choices in healthcare garments.