RadCare Services

06/05/2026

Infection prevention has made genuine progress. HAI rates are down. The accountability frameworks work. That matters.

But there's a structural gap that hasn't closed: nobody owns shared mobile equipment.

Environmental services owns rooms. Sterile processing owns instruments. Lead aprons, tourniquets, and portable imaging devices move through your facility all day, and the Spaulding classification framework leaves them in a gray zone that a surface wipe is supposed to cover.

It doesn't.

Not when biofilm is involved. NIH estimates biofilms contribute to nearly two-thirds of microbial infections. Surface wiping reduces colony counts. It doesn't disrupt established biofilm communities.

RCS co-founder Justin McKay lays out the full picture in a new PSQH piece, the progress worth acknowledging, the blind spots worth interrogating, and what it would take to close the gap.

One in 31 hospital patients still develops an infection on any given day. The data on shared equipment is published and consistent. The question is whether someone decides to act on it.

Check it out: https://psqh.pulse.ly/wosgurbbna

Despite the good news, hospitals and other providers still have a lot of work to do. On any given day, one in 31 hospital patients develop at least one infection. I offer some next steps that will protect patients while improving provider bottom lines.

06/04/2026

X-ray garments are the one piece of PPE that somehow escaped the infection prevention conversation.

Same department. Same patients. Same contact risk. But lead aprons get hung on a hook, shared between staff, and cleaned… almost never.

RCS co-founder Justin McKay talked about exactly this on PSQH: The Podcast with Jay Kumar: Episode 159.

Check it out: https://psqh.pulse.ly/4e6xjeq7aj

On episode 159 of PSQH: The Podcast, Justin McKay, co-founder and VP of RadCare Services, talks about an overlooked source of healthcare-associated infections: Lead aprons.

05/27/2026

Tonights the night!

We're proud to support the North Carolina Local Area Meeting in Raleigh.

Come connect with fellow imaging leaders, earn CE, share insights, and stay at the forefront of radiology leadership.

Whether you're an AHRA member or new to the community, this meeting is designed to bring professionals together to learn, collaborate, and grow.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation shaping the future of medical imaging in North Carolina.

Last chance to register:https://ahra.pulse.ly/dfhhs8nh8l

05/25/2026

People over profits. Every single time.

RCS Co-Founder Justin McKay recently sat down with Naji Gehchan on the Spread Love in Organizations podcast, and the conversation was one we're proud to share.

Justin opened up about growing up in rural Indiana, raised by a single mother who instilled in him the values of service, humility, and generosity. Those lessons didn't just shape who he is, they shaped the culture we've intentionally built at RadCare Services.

Servant leadership. Caring for one another. Bringing humanity back into the workplace. That's not just something we talk about. It's how we operate.

If you believe businesses thrive when people feel valued, seen, and loved...this episode is for you.

Full episode link in the comments. 🎙️👇

05/22/2026

Your OR has a sterile field. Sterile instruments. Sterile drapes.

And then there's the lead apron...worn by 10 different people, draped over chairs, stored on the floor, and almost never cleaned.

RCS co-founder Justin McKay joined PSQH: The Podcast this week (Episode 159) to talk about why X-ray garments are one of the most overlooked sources of healthcare-associated infections, and what facilities can do about it.

Check it out: https://psqh.pulse.ly/stdwzn3kq0

On episode 159 of PSQH: The Podcast, Justin McKay, co-founder and VP of RadCare Services, talks about an overlooked source of healthcare-associated infections: Lead aprons.

05/21/2026

The AHRA North Carolina Area Meeting is next week and spots are filling up! 📍

RadCare Services is proud to be a sponsor of this year's event, bringing together radiology administrators and healthcare professionals from across the state.

If you haven't registered yet, now is the time. This is a great opportunity to connect with peers, share ideas, and stay ahead of what's happening in our industry.

Registration link below. We'll see you there! 👇
https://ahra.pulse.ly/cjckxsrbfe

05/21/2026

RCS Co-Founder Justin McKay recently appeared on the Unstable Vitals podcast and took listeners back to the moment that changed everything.

A personal experience with ringworm that made it impossible to ignore the gaps in hospital infection control and compliance standards.

Full episode link in the comments! 👇

05/20/2026

The lead aprons in your facility may be harboring biofilm...and your team may not even know it.

Biofilm forms when bacteria attach to a surface and build a protective layer. It's harder to remove, more resistant to standard cleaners, and can survive for extended periods on porous materials.

Lead aprons check every box for biofilm risk: high-contact, multi-user, rarely cleaned on a defined schedule.

The science is there.
The solution is here.

We help facilities close that gap with proper cleaning procedures, inventory management, and compliance tracking built for radiology and OR environments.

🔗 Learn more at https://radcareservices.pulse.ly/6f02l9gx9k

05/19/2026

New shoes for a new chapter. 👟

We had the privilege of partnering with New Shoe Day at Elevate Indy's graduation celebration, handing out sneakers to seniors stepping into the next phase of their lives.

141 graduates. 190 community connections made. 130 college visits. 62 certifications earned.

These aren't just numbers, they're proof of what happens when a community shows up for its young people.

Elevate Indy has been doing the hard, quiet work of opening doors for underserved youth in Indianapolis, and it was an honor to stand alongside them (and New Shoe Day) at the finish line.

Congratulations to every senior crossing that stage.
We're rooting for you. 🎓