Medical Linen Services FAQs

If you’ve never used a medical linen service, or you’re switching providers, you have questions about how we operate. Over the years, we’ve collected some of the most frequently asked questions in regard to our medical linen services. We’ve listed some of them here. If you have a question you don’t see listed, please call us, and we’ll be happy to answer any question you might have.

What is contaminated laundry?

Contaminated laundry, as defined by OSHA’S Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, is “any laundry that has been contaminated with blood or other potentially infectious material or may contain sharps”. This laundry could contain sheets, scrubs, surgical gowns, surgical towels, sharps, etc.

Do you provide laundry bags and containers?

Yes, we can supply you with clearly marked laundry bags and containers, suitable for both contaminated laundry and non-contaminated laundry. For contaminated laundry, we have liquid-proof biohazard laundry bags and hampers. Regular laundry bags will suffice for non-contaminated laundry.

What are your rates for medical linen services?

There is no simple answer to this question. We have different rates based on the size of your facility and how much laundry you generate. And if you rent medical linens from us, you will have one rate. If all you need is for us to pick up, launder and deliver back to you your facility-owned linens, you have another rate. You can save money by bundling services with our medical waste disposal services.

Do I have to sign a contract with BioMedical Recovery Systems?

Yes. Every client has to sign a contract. The contract will lay out what specific medical linen services we will provide you, when we will provide them, and what the monthly cost will be.

What if I’m under contract already, but want to switch providers?

You will want to check your contract for the details of how to terminate the contract. In many cases, you will need to provide advance notice. We can work with you to make sure there is no lapse in service. BioMedical can even help you with contract buyouts.

Where are you located?

BioMedical Recovery Systems is located in Forest Hill, Maryland. Our central location allows us to provide medical linen services to facilities and medical offices in all of Maryland and Delaware, as well as southeastern Pennsylvania and northern Virginia.

What is your turnaround time?

We offer a 24-hour turnaround time. We also offer emergency pickup and delivery of medical linens based on your needs.

How soon can you start?

We can generally fit you into the schedule within a week of you contacting us. When you sign the contract, we can be more specific about the exact date and time your services will start.