RadCare Services

02/25/2026

84% of lead aprons tested positive for Staph A.

The equipment meant to protect healthcare workers from radiation may also be carrying harmful bacteria.

Regular cleaning of lead aprons is an important part of infection prevention and staff safety. Small steps in equipment hygiene can make a big difference in protecting your team and your patients.

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02/25/2026

Step right up. Grab your lead for the day.

It’s just another apron… or is it? 👀

That same piece of radiation protection has likely made it's rounds...case to case, clinician to clinician, all throughout the hospital.

And it may not be coming alone.

Give it a spin.
Here’s what could be along for the ride:
😳 Ringworm
😷 Staph A
⚠️ MRSA
🚨 C. diff

Shared lead isn’t just shared protection.

Same apron. Different shifts. Endless contact.

If you’re wearing communal lead, you might be sharing more than you signed up for.

02/23/2026

Defense wins championships 🏅

Lead garments are designed to protect vital organs from scatter radiation. But if they have hidden cracks or internal breakdown, that protection can fail silently.

You can't see internal defects with the naked eye. The most reliable way to ensure your lead is truly protecting you is through annual X-ray screening.

Championship level programs don't guess.
They verify.

RCS performs comprehensive annual X-ray scans, documents every garment in RadComply, and ensures your staff is protected.

Because when it comes to radiation safety, second place isn't an option.

02/19/2026

Last week we kicked off our education-themed service year by partnering with Foster Success to pack care packages for foster youth across the country.

It's incredible to get to work with an organization that not only supports our local community, but is also beginning to reach nationwide. Foster Success is dedicated to empowering students who have experienced foster care as they pursue higher education and long-term stability, and we are honored to play a small part in that mission.

At RCS, giving back is not just something we do, it is part of who we are. Starting our year focused on education alongside a team so committed to opportunity and impact sets the tone for what is ahead.

Thank you, Foster Success, for the meaningful work you do every day!

02/18/2026

A clean lead apron shouldn’t feel like a luxury, but for a lot of clinicians...it does. In episode six of our series, we hear from clinicians about the powerful difference a clean lead apron makes. Tap the link below to view the full episode:

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02/17/2026

Most departments focus on radiation protection.
But what about infection control?

Shared lead aprons absorb sweat and bacteria daily. Over time, that buildup matters.

This isn’t just about shielding.
It’s about safety for patients and technologists.

Proud to collaborate with RadCare Services in spreading awareness that truly protects our field. 🧡🩻

Learn more at:
www.radcareservices.com

02/16/2026

In a recent study, 12% of lead aprons tested positive for MRSA.

Protective garments are designed to shield against radiation, not carry contamination from case to case.

Without structured deep cleaning protocols, risk remains.

It’s time to

02/16/2026

🚚 RCS is looking for a Route Delivery Specialist to join our team in Indianapolis, IN.

This role is essential to keeping our service operations moving. The Route Delivery Specialist completes delivery routes and supports warehouse activities to ensure RCS consistently shows up for healthcare partners with reliability and professionalism.

At RCS, our work is driven by purpose. We’re helping create safer environments for healthcare teams and the communities they serve. If you’re dependable, hands-on, and take pride in delivering great service every day, we’d love to connect.

👉 Apply here: https://paylocity.pulse.ly/an7ozsqjh0

02/12/2026

Meet Bill Schmelzer, who contracted MRSA and Septic Bacteremia during a hip operation in 2016. Could dirty lead be responsible for post-op surgical infections? Click the link below to find out:

https://radcareservices.pulse.ly/f2p3jwluta

02/09/2026

Healthcare workers trust their protective equipment to do its job, yet too often that protection is assumed rather than verified.

RCS Co-Founder is calling attention to a critical issue impacting X-ray garment safety and compliance nationwide.

Read how critical gaps in oversight can leave healthcare workers unknowingly exposed to radiation.👇

https://losangelesissue.pulse.ly/fb0yrtzv1e

As healthcare leaders gather in San Francisco for the opening days of the JPM Healthcare Conference, conversations about safety, efficiency, and accountability are once again…

02/06/2026

In a recent study, 100% of hospital owned lead aprons tested positive for a pathogen. Gross, right? Find out more 👇

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