What services does Compliance Shark offer?

Compliance Shark offers a range of services, including:

• Initial one-day linen program survey

• Complete linen compliance program delivery, including quality system and SOPs

• Process monitoring, including testing of linen samples, surfaces, water, air, and employee hygiene

• Linen compliance staff training

• Inspection preparedness support

Does Compliance Shark conduct HLAC Accreditation or TRSA Hygienically Clean Certification inspections?

No, we don't perform those specific inspections. However, our team of experts has a deep understanding of how to prepare your laundry facility for those inspections.

What kind of experts are on the Compliance Shark team?

Our team consists of experts in healthcare infection prevention, healthcare laundry, and legal compliance.

How long does a typical engagement with Compliance Shark last?

It depends on the scope of the project. 

The initial linen program survey typically takes just one day. Developing a full linen compliance program can take several weeks, depending on various factors, such as the size of your operation and existing infrastructure levels. Training programs are tailored to your needs and can be customized. Laboratory testing is typically completed within one day, and results should be available in under two weeks.

Do you support ongoing maintenance?

Yes. In order to ensure your organization stays perpetually in compliance, Compliance Shark offers a Compliance Maintenance Subscription Plan that offers the following:

a.       Semi-annual in-person compliance checkup

b.       Required semi-annual staff training

c.       Semi-annual documentation and records review

d.       Semi-annual risk assessment report with recommendations

e.       Semi-annual process monitoring program execution to measure microbial contamination, linen; air; water; surfaces; and employee hands and attire.

Does Compliance Shark serve healthcare facilities, laundries, or both?

We serve both healthcare facilities and laundries. Healthcare facilities turn to us to ensure their entire linen program, including the laundry, is compliant. Laundries rely on us to achieve compliance and be inspection-ready.

What areas of linen/laundry compliance does Compliance Shark focus on?

We address numerous compliance standards related to linen/laundry. Some key areas we focus on include laundry infrastructure, linen transportation, linen protection, separation of functions, airflow, staff training, process monitoring, surface cleaning, personal protective equipment (PPE), signage, and employee hygiene.

Why should I choose Compliance Shark?

If you need help making sure your healthcare facility's linen program is compliant and safe, Compliance Shark is the partner to help you on that journey. 

We'll guide and work with you through the process and get your linen program on the right track.