How Our Service
Program Works
We take care of your garments so you can focus on taking care of your patients.
One Contract to Cover it All
We strive to be your go-to partner for lead garment needs.
Cleaning and Sanitization
All garments are cleaned and sanitized using a process aligned with CDC requirements. Your service contract will be tailored to your specific needs. We suggest quarterly cleanings for optimal results.
Complimentary Garment Repairs
We repair everyday wear-and-tear issues on your garments while they’re in-house for service.
X-ray Scanning
We will X-ray scan all garments annually to keep your team safe and compliant. The X-ray images we capture are documented for easy review in RADCOMPLY™.
Inventory Management
Our team will update your inventory in RADCOMPLY™ to track the servicing of your garments and access all your records for any survey or audit needs.
Garment Disposal
Our EPA-approved disposal program provides a quick, easy, and responsible option for retiring your garments. We simplify the process by helping with shipping labels, totes, boxes, and other needs.
New Garments
When new garments are purchased through RCS, they are asset tagged for the department, X-ray scanned and the data is loaded into RADCOMPLY™ before the new pieces arrive at your facility.
Additional Included Services
Loaner Garments
We provide loaner garments so your team isn’t without protection during service. Our temporary garments are cleaned, tagged, and X-ray scanned to ensure your staff is protected while we service your inventory.
Service Reporting
You will receive a service report after each service, which includes X-ray scans, repair data, and inventory information.
Unique Identifier Code
All garments will be tagged with unique identification codes. The codes will coordinate with RADCOMPLY™.
What you likely do today
Clinically ineffective and sporadic use of sanitizing wipes on X-ray garments
Routine damage accumulates and garments are discarded, prompting the use of critical budget to purchase new
Your staff spends valuable time scanning garments and wiping them down
Improper disposal of X-ray garments containing hazardous materials
Spends an annual average of $164,738 paying staff overtime rates and taking rooms down to X-ray
Leave patient & staff safety hanging in the balance and the door to litigation open
With RCS you can
Multi-step, cleaning and sanitization process developed with support and direction from the CDC
Damaged garments are routinely repaired, thereby extending their effective life
Protects valuable time for your staff and allows them to focus on patient care
Saves an annual average of $164,738 through removing the need to pay overtime rates or take down rooms to X-ray
Properly handles all disposal and recycling needs of X-ray garments
Provides best practices for patient & staff safety and network risk mitigation
Looking for Specific Services?
We can help! Below are our a la carte services for any facility.
Garment Disposal
Our EPA-approved disposal program provides a quick, easy, and responsible option for retiring your garments. Get started today.
New Garments
Garments purchased through RCS are asset tagged, X-ray scanned, and the data is loaded into RADCOMPLY™ before the new pieces arrive at your facility.
Common Questions
If you can’t find what you’re looking for, reach out to our customer support team.
Who is Radiological Care Services?
Radiological Care Services (RCS) is the only full-service solutions provider hospitals trust to properly clean, sanitize, X-ray, repair, and track the lead aprons that protect their staff every day. We tailor services based on your needs, the quantity of your X-ray garment inventory, and the frequency in which you need service.
Why can’t hospitals clean X-ray garments themselves?
Hospitals don’t have the time, staff, or space to properly service their inventories. Cleaning X-ray garments is not a simple process and, according to the AORN and the CDC, using sanitizing wipes alone will not adequately eliminate microorganisms on a dirty surface. We have worked closely with both organizations in developing our process and have carefully followed their recommendations to create best practices for cleaning X-ray garments.
How do I stay operational while my garments are being serviced?
RCS provides temporary loaner garments so there is no disruption in the continuum of care. Our temporary garments are cleaned, tagged, and X-ray scanned to ensure your staff is protected while we service your inventory.
What if my facility is not in Indiana?
We’ve got you covered. RCS supports facilities from New York to California and everywhere in between! We service customers with our dedicated shipping and operations team that provides RCS shipping totes and replacement garments.
How does a hospital know that RCS services are effective?
We let the numbers speak for themselves. RCS follows a rigorous multi-step quality assurance check on every garment to ensure it has been properly cleaned and is safe to wear. We provide our customers with before and after images including RLU results so they’re confident in the PPE they wear.
What are the fees for the services RCS provides?
RCS works in partnership with our customers to design a program that fits their needs and budget. We know getting budget approval for a new service is as difficult as ever. That is why RCS has designed a cost-avoidance program to not only clean and service your lead aprons, but also save your hospital money along the way.
See the Stories that Inspired RCS
"When it comes to lead, I know I can trust RCS to meet our needs for infection and compliance. All our staff & patients are protected."
— Caitlin G., Imaging Services Manager
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