Kansas City, KS -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/19/2017 -- This past November, several ImageFIRST Healthcare Laundry Specialists locations recognized their veteran associates to honor them for their service.

A number of the national medical linen and laundry services provider's locations across the nation have veterans on their staff; some locations have as many as four veteran associates. To celebrate them, ImageFIRST locations held recognition events that ranged from gatherings around different types of food to providing gift bags and presenting specially-designed sweatshirts to the veterans.

The ImageFIRST Corporate office invited a veteran who is currently a police officer to come and speak about his experiences in the US Marines. Associates were able to ask him questions, and then viewed a few informational slides on the Department of Defense. Afterwards, the presenter and the office's veteran associate were recognized and presented their sweatshirts. The event concluded with snacks and sweets for everyone.

Other locations celebrated in their own way. The ImageFIRST Chicago team played "Patriotic Games," while the North Carolina team held a Veterans' Day breakfast for associates and the Atlanta team made gift bags for their Veterans. The LA team created shadow boxes for their four veterans, who were also presented with sweatshirts during a special lunch that featured their favorite foods. Finally, the ImageFIRST Dallas team celebrated by providing each associate with red, white, and blue individual bags of popcorn. They also posted a list of associates with family members that served, which was framed and viewable by everyone.

Director of marketing, Magali Tranie, stated, "We wanted to honor what these brave men and women have done for our country. These celebrations enable us to show our heartfelt appreciation and thanks for their service."

A provider of healthcare linen and laundry services in Kansas City, KS, and throughout the United States and Puerto Rico, ImageFIRST serves customers with sanitized medical linen and comprehensive inventory management services designed to increase patient satisfaction.

For more information about their provision of healthcare bed linen in Overland Park, KS, and beyond, interested parties can contact ImageFIRST at 1-800-932-7472.

About ImageFIRST
Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST® is the largest and fastest growing national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the healthcare market. ImageFIRST's 36 locations nationwide serve over 11,000 medical facilities every week providing linen, patient gowns, scrubs and more while managing their clients' linen inventory for cost management. With a customer retention rate of over 95%, ImageFIRST is dedicated to improving patient satisfaction through quality products and remarkable service: their Comfort Care® line of gowns are proven to increase patients' favorable perception of a facility by more than 50%. For more information about ImageFIRST, your cost-effective solution for greater patient satisfaction, please visit http://kansas-city.imagefirst.com/.

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Kansas City, KS -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/30/2017 -- ImageFIRST, a provider of medical linen services in Kansas City, KS, as well as the rest of the United States and Puerto Rico, offers fully-managed linen programs for health system departments.

As a nationwide linen rental and laundry provider, ImageFIRST serves various medical offices such as ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient facilities, family practice offices, and more.

The linen provider also offers fully-managed linen programs for imaging and breast centers, sleep centers, cardiology, and other health system departments that are all designed to meet the particular needs of each department. ImageFIRST's healthcare laundry and linen solutions are designed to relieve medical facility staff of inventory management tasks so that they can devote their attention to patient care.

ImageFIRST only services the medical industry, giving the company an in-depth understanding of their customers' needs. For more information, visit www.imagefirst.com/hs-solutions.

ImageFIRST assumes the responsibility of delivering linens and provides ongoing inventory management, which allows customers to manage costs through inventory control. ImageFIRST Customer Advocates conduct quarterly inventory assessments and adjust linen amounts on an as-needed basis so that their customers consistently have an appropriate level of inventory.

ImageFIRST, a of supplier healthcare systems solutions and linen products such as medical uniforms in Kansas City, KS, the continental United States, and Puerto Rico, designs its products and services to be the cost-effective solution for greater patient satisfaction.

Learn more by visiting http://kansas-city.imagefirst.com/ or calling 1-800-932-7472.

About ImageFIRST
Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST® is the largest and fastest growing national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the healthcare market. ImageFIRST's 36 locations nationwide serve over 11,000 medical facilities every week providing linen, patient gowns, scrubs and more while managing their clients' linen inventory for cost management. With a customer retention rate of over 95%, ImageFIRST is dedicated to improving patient satisfaction through quality products and remarkable service: their Comfort Care® line of gowns are proven to increase patients' favorable perception of a facility by more than 50%. For more information about ImageFIRST, your cost-effective solution for greater patient satisfaction, please visit http://kansas-city.imagefirst.com/.

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Kansas City, KS -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/27/2017 -- ImageFIRST Healthcare Laundry Specialists, a supplier of hospital scrubs in Overland Park, KS, and other parts of the United States, announced the launch of their new Product Catalog, available for download here.

A selection of products are featured in the catalog, including nurse scrubs, lab coats, warm up jackets, patient gowns, premium linen for concierge and VIP services, bed and bath linens, and more.

ImageFIRST provides laundry and medical linen programs throughout the country, offering services to health systems, hospital outpatient departments, ambulatory surgery centers, and outpatient facilities. Medical facilities as varied as imaging centers, sleep centers, radiology departments, and more utilize their products and services.

As one of the many services ImageFIRST offers in addition to their product lines, ImageFIRST's Customer Advocates serve as representatives who deliver linens, ensure that customers' inventory is managed effectively and respond promptly to unexpected linen needs.

The company also provides inventory control for cost management and infection prevention laundering. All ImageFIRST products are hand-inspected for flaws to ensure that they are free of stains and rips, and undergo a Triple BioShield Protection laundering process designed to reduce pathogens beyond sanitation standards.

ImageFIRST's stated promise to all customers is to be the cost-effective solution for greater patient satisfaction. Those that would like to rent scrub uniforms in Topeka, KS, or other ImageFIRST products may call 800-932-7472 or visit http://kansas-city.imagefirst.com/ to learn more. Those interested in the new ImageFIRST Product Catalog can download it on their website here.

About ImageFIRST
Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST® is the largest and fastest growing national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the healthcare market. ImageFIRST's 36 locations nationwide serve over 11,000 medical facilities every week providing linen, patient gowns, scrubs and more while managing their clients' linen inventory for cost management. With a customer retention rate of over 95%, ImageFIRST is dedicated to improving patient satisfaction through quality products and remarkable service: their Comfort Care® line of gowns are proven to increase patients' favorable perception of a facility by more than 50%. For more information about ImageFIRST, your cost-effective solution for greater patient satisfaction, please visit http://www.imagefirst.com.

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Kansas City, KS -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/12/2017 -- ImageFIRST Healthcare Laundry Specialists, a medical linen rental and laundry services provider that offers medical scrubs uniforms in Kansas City, MO and beyond, continuously improves its 24/7 Online Customer Portal based on customer feedback.

After being relaunched in mid-2016 based on feedback from a focus group of existing users, the improved Portal features a more user-friendly interface with simpler navigation. Features added in 2017 include the ability to sign up for paperless invoices and statements in the portal.

Using the Online Customer Portal, ImageFIRST customers are able to access their account information on-demand, including details of their current linen inventory, copies of invoices, and downloadable certification information for compliance documentation. Customers can also make inventory change requests in the Portal, which are sent directly to ImageFIRST's Service team.

The Portal concept came from customers who work outside of the traditional 9 to 5 hours (as many medical facilities staff members do), and need immediate, round-the-clock access to information without reaching out by e-mail or phone.

Customers interested in getting access to the Online Customer Portal, which is available to all existing and new ImageFIRST customers, can reach out to ImageFIRST's customer care team by filling out the form at www.imagefirst.com/Contact-Us or calling 800-368-6376. Facilities can also choose to get personalized access for their staff members.

As a national provider of healthcare laundry services and linen rentals, including bed sheets for healthcare in Overland, KS (and throughout the United States and Puerto Rico), ImageFIRST strives to be the cost-effective solution for greater patient satisfaction for all of their customers. To learn more, call 800-932-7472.

About ImageFIRST
Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST® is the largest and fastest growing national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the outpatient medical market. ImageFIRST's 36 locations nationwide serve over 5,500 medical offices every week, providing linen, patient gowns, scrubs and much more while partnering with facilities to better manage linen inventory. With a customer retention rate of over 95%, ImageFIRST is dedicated to improving patient satisfaction through quality linens and remarkable service: their Comfort Care® gowns product line increases patients' favorable perception of a facility by more than 50%.

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Kansas City, KS -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/28/2017 -- ImageFIRST, a provider of medical scrubs in Lawrence, KS, and throughout the country, shares information on their website for the benefit of their customers and other interested parties. One of these documents, titled, "5 Surefire Ways to Achieve 100% Worry-Free Linen Management," outlines five effective ways to improve a medical facility's linen management.

The document is free to download from the ImageFIRST website by visiting this link: http://www.imagefirst.com/5-surefire-ways-to-achieve-100-worry-free-linen-management.

The guide emphasizes the importance of medical facilities putting their patients first, which can become difficult if they have poor inventory management. Having a reliable system in place allows outpatient facilities to give the highest level of care to their patients without needing to worry about whether or not they will have the clean linens they need in a timely manner.

One point that the document makes is that it is essential to have a responsive provider for linens. Not only should they deliver the linens on time on a regular basis, but all of the sheets and gowns should be properly sanitized.

The document provided by ImageFIRST goes into much further detail about why these things are necessary, and it also outlines additional concerns that many medical facilities have about linen management, and how a good provider would address these issues.

ImageFIRST is committed to improving the patient experience by providing reliable linen services to the medical facilities that they serve. Not only are the linens always properly cleaned and sanitized, but they are always delivered on-time to keep operations running smoothly. Additionally, they provide patient gowns and scrub uniforms in the Topeka, KS, area, as well as across the United States.

To learn more about their products and services, visit http://kansas-city.imagefirst.com.

About ImageFIRST
Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST is the largest and fastest growing national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the outpatient medical market. ImageFIRST's 36 locations nationwide serve over 6,000 medical offices every week, providing linen, patient gowns, scrubs and much more while partnering with facilities to better manage linen inventory. With a customer retention rate of over 95%, ImageFIRST is dedicated to improving patient satisfaction through quality linens and remarkable service: their Comfort Care gowns product line increases patients' favorable perception of a facility by more than 50%.

For more information about ImageFIRST Kansas City, the cost-effective solution for greater patient satisfaction, please visit http://kansas-city.imagefirst.com.

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Kansas City, KS -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/20/2017 -- ImageFIRST Healthcare Laundry Specialists, leader in providing medical scrubs and uniforms in Kansas City, MO, and throughout the country, kicked off its 50th anniversary this year.

ImageFIRST began this celebration at the company-wide ImageFIRST Day on January 27, during which locations throughout the United States spent half the day offsite to recognize their associates. A special commemorative video about the company's history was also shown to all associates. Guests can watch the video by clicking here.

ImageFIRST honored associates for their leadership by naming several associates as All Stars, giving them a certificate and monetary award. The top All Stars were nominated for the Council of Excellence. Members of this council are invited to the company's annual "Pinnacle Trip," which takes place at a resort in Mexico this year.

Founded in 1967 by two brothers, ImageFIRST started as a small dry cleaning business before getting into the uniform business. The company grew over the years and began servicing the healthcare industry with a particular focus on outpatient facilities. ImageFIRST then took on a healthcare-only focus, developing expertise specific to that industry.

"We are very excited to celebrate this milestone anniversary," stated Director of Marketing Magali Tranie. "Our success is grounded in prioritizing our associates above all else, and our constant focus on helping our clients deliver quality patient care."

Interested parties can find out more information about ImageFIRST's 50th-anniversary celebration, learn the benefits of choosing to rent their medical uniforms in Kansas City, KS, and inquire further about this company's services by visiting online at http://www.imagefirst.com/ or calling 800-932-7472.

About ImageFIRST
Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST is the largest and fastest growing national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the outpatient medical market. ImageFIRST's 36 locations nationwide serve over 6,000 medical offices every week, providing linen, patient gowns, scrubs and much more while partnering with facilities to better manage linen inventory. With a customer retention rate of over 95%, ImageFIRST is dedicated to improving patient satisfaction through quality linens and remarkable service. Their Comfort Care gowns have been proven to increase patients' favorable perception of a facility by more than 50%.

For more information about ImageFIRST Kansas City, the cost-effective solution for greater patient satisfaction, please visit http://kansas-city.imagefirst.com.

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Kansas City, KS -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/21/2016 -- ImageFIRST Kansas City, a supplier of medical scrubs and uniforms in the Kansas City, MO, region, is dedicated to putting their associates first. This company shows appreciation for their associates with regular team-building activities.

The company's purpose, "To build a great company by positively impacting the lives of [their] associates, [their] community, [their] customers and their patients," reinforces their focus on their team.

An example of an activity ImageFIRST does to boost morale is a game that their Fort Myers team started playing thanks to the leadership of their office manager, Wendy. This activity is called the "Think Positive" game, and allows associates to show their appreciation to each other.

Each week, a different associate is selected, and every team member writes at least one positive thing about that chosen individual. The selected associate then writes a note to the entire team. Some examples of the notes written to the team by the chosen associate are listed below:

"I'm so happy to work with you guys. Not only, do I have awesome coworkers, but a family. You guys are the best team ever. I love you guys."

"Everyone creates a positive moment with every interaction with each other. They also work as a team/family instead of against. And they got jokes."

"Nothing beats the strong bond of family, which we are a big family. Everyone works hard and gets the job done as a team."

This game is well-received by the associates and brings their team together. ImageFIRST also seeks to recognize their associates with several formalized programs including the Dream On program, the ImageFIRST All Stars, ImageFIRST Council of Excellence and Leading the Way cards.

Interested parties can learn more about ImageFIRST's associate-oriented culture or learn how they are a cost-effective solution of medical uniforms in Kansas City, KS, by calling 800-932-7472 or visiting online at http://kansas-city.imagefirst.com/.

About ImageFIRST
Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST is the largest and fastest growing national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the outpatient medical market. ImageFIRST's 36 locations nationwide serve over 6,000 medical offices every week, providing linen, patient gowns, scrubs and much more while partnering with facilities to better manage linen inventory. With a customer retention rate of over 95%, ImageFIRST is dedicated to improving patient satisfaction through quality linens and remarkable service. Their Comfort Care® gowns have been proven to increase patients' favorable perception of a facility by more than 50%.

For more information about ImageFIRST Kansas City, the cost-effective solution for greater patient satisfaction, please visit http://kansas-city.imagefirst.com.

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Kansas City, KS -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/29/2016 -- ImageFIRST® Kansas City, a medical uniform linen service located in Kansas City, MO and beyond, understands that patients' experience begin with the gown they wear. To promote their standard of excellence, ImageFIRST Kansas City is attending the MGMA 2016 Annual Conference at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco, CA from October 30th to November 2nd, 2016.

The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) represents more than 33,000 administrators and executives in 18,000 healthcare organizations in which 385,000 physicians practice. This annual conference is held to gather healthcare leaders and decision makers from a number of different medical specialties and practice sizes.

The 90th anniversary of the conference offers attendees educational sessions, face-to-face networking, and product-research meetings. MGMA 2016 also provides attendees with time for connecting, exploring and finding the solutions that organizations need to manage time, staff and practice.

ImageFIRST Kansas City, a reputable provider of medical uniforms and scrubs in the Lawrence, KS region, aims to help attendees understand the importance of prioritizing comfort and the benefits of practicing comprehensive cost management.

The company focuses on ComfortFIRST with quality patient gowns that are thick and provide full-coverage, free of permanent stains or rips. Their bed and bath linen are always the same crisp white, while their scrubs and other apparel are comfortable and in top condition. They continuously innovate and evolve their products and quality assurance processes to enhance patient comfort and satisfaction.

In addition to their focus on comfort, ImageFIRST Kansas City assists facilities with comprehensive cost management with ValueFIRST. They utilize proactive inventory management and transparent billing to grant their customers the best value and inventory level that is needed to provide exceptional patient care.

For more information about ImageFIRST Kansas City and their attendance at MGMA 2016 at booth #2239, dial 1-800-932-7472 or visit online at http://kansas-city.imagefirst.com.

About ImageFIRST
Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST is the largest and fastest growing national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the outpatient medical market. ImageFIRST's 36 locations nationwide serve over 5,500 medical offices every week, providing linen, patient gowns, scrubs and much more while partnering with facilities to better manage linen inventory. With a customer retention rate of over 95%, ImageFIRST is dedicated to improving patient satisfaction through quality linens and remarkable service. Their Comfort Care® gowns have been proven to increase patients' favorable perception of a facility by more than 50%.

For more information about ImageFIRST Kansas City, the cost-effective solution for greater patient satisfaction, please visit http://kansas-city.imagefirst.com.

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Kansas City, KS -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/01/2016 -- There are many factors that lead to infection and contamination at healthcare facilities across the US. Improperly protecting patients from bacteria and viruses can result in facility-wide outbreaks from contagious diseases at inpatient care units. The overall infection prevention status in outpatient environments is not tracked as closely, but ImageFIRST, a medical linen and laundry services provider, is sharing industry research to better inform healthcare providers on steps they can take to keep patients safe.

In a recent article from the American Journal of Infection Control, doctors shed light on the proper measures that can be taken to best avoid outbreaks and illnesses. The article cites a 2014 study that was conducted across 15 outpatient sites across New Mexico. The results showed a disparity in how hand hygiene procedures were followed: 37% of staff members used no hand hygiene, while 34% used alcohol-based hand rub and 29% used soap and water. It is important for all healthcare facilities to train staff members to wash their hands in a uniform manner that effectively fights infection. The research also revealed that improvement can be made in regards to injection safety and overall policy adherence.

ImageFIRST Kansas City does their part in preventing the spread of infections by submitting all of their healthcare linen products to a Triple BioShield Protection process, which kills up to 99.999% of pathogens. The medical laundry service in Kansas City, MO, also makes an AssuranceFIRST promise to customers, which affirms that their services and products are designed to prevent infection. The company has a 5-point product quality system to make sure all of the products provided are clean and fresh, heightening patient satisfaction.

ImageFIRST offers premium medical uniforms and scrubs across Lawrence, KS, and the surrounding communities. Interested parties are encouraged to visit http://kansas-city.imagefirst.com or call 800-932-7472.

About ImageFIRST
Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST is the largest and fastest growing national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the outpatient medical market. ImageFIRST's 36 locations nationwide serve over 5,500 medical offices every week, providing linen, patient gowns, scrubs and much more while partnering with facilities to better manage linen inventory. With a customer retention rate of over 95%, ImageFIRST is dedicated to improving patient satisfaction through quality linens and remarkable service: their Comfort Care gowns product line increases patients' favorable perception of a facility by more than 50%.

For more information about ImageFIRST Kansas City, the cost-effective solution for greater patient satisfaction, please visit http://kansas-city.imagefirst.com.

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Kansas City, KS -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/04/2016 -- At ImageFIRST Kansas City, a healthcare laundry and linen service provider based in Kansas City, MO, business is conducted in a way that is consistent with the company's goals, values, and purpose. Their associates go out of their way to follow the company's initiative even after their shift is over by giving back to their community. To show their care and support for their community – a principal that ImageFIRST puts at the heart of their purpose – associates commit to a charity event or volunteer program on an ongoing basis. One recent community giving effort entailed participation by ImageFIRST associates from the corporate office in the Cooks for Kids Program at the local Ronald McDonald House on March 3.

On that Thursday evening, associates from ImageFIRST's Corporate Headquarters got together at the local Ronald McDonald House to cook a homemade, hearty meal for families in need. The dinner was provided to families coping with seriously ill children to support them in their difficult journey, as many do not have the resources, time, or energy to purchase or make a meal. The associates had a wonderful time cooking with each other and interacting with the families they were providing for.

ImageFIRST donates nationally to the Ronald McDonald House Charities through events and by occasionally providing healthcare laundry services for their organization in various cities. Ronald McDonald House Charities is an independent nonprofit organization whose mission is to support families of sick kids by creating a community of hope and comfort, as well as find, create, and support programs that help improve the wellbeing of children. ImageFIRST takes pride in contributing to the organization's efforts and plans on volunteering again in the future.

At ImageFIRST Kansas City, as with all ImageFIRST locations, associates embrace regular volunteer service as a means of engaging with their local community and upholding ImageFIRST's values. To find out more about the community giving services of ImageFIRST, follow and subscribe to the company's social media pages on Twitter and Facebook. For more information about partnering with the laundry healthcare specialists for products such as medical linens, scrub garments, and uniforms near Topeka, KS and beyond, visit http://kansas-city.imagefirst.com or dial 1-800-932-7472.

About ImageFIRST
Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST is the largest and fastest growing national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the outpatient medical market. ImageFIRST's 36 locations nationwide serve over 5,500 medical offices every week, providing linen, patient gowns, scrubs and much more while partnering with facilities to better manage linen inventory. With a customer retention rate of over 95%, ImageFIRST is dedicated to improving patient satisfaction through quality linens and remarkable service: their Comfort Care gowns product line increases patients' favorable perception of a facility by more than 50%.

For more information about ImageFIRST Kansas City, the cost-effective solution for greater patient satisfaction, please visit http://kansas-city.imagefirst.com.

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Kansas City, KS -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/25/2016 -- Today's industries are changing at rapid rates, no matter their focus, but the healthcare industry has seen some of the most significant changes of all in the past decade. These changes inevitably bring corresponding challenges. In the foreseeable future, healthcare providers will be challenged to improve the patient experience, prevent infection and manage costs while streamlining services, says ImageFIRST Kansas City, a medical uniform provider in Kansas City, KS.

Two factors have created a growing trend of consumerism with American patients nationwide. First, the Affordable Care Act has given patients more decision-making power when they choose a healthcare provider, the effect of which is compounded by CAHPS surveys. Secondly, social media creates visible conversations between individuals and companies, from individuals who transparently air their grievances online to companies that go the extra mile by publicly responding to customer questions and concerns. Today's patient is savvy and discerning to say the least, and healthcare facilities have responded accordingly, by shifting their focus to providing even better patient care—not just in terms of medical care, but the holistic experience. Patients and providers have likely noticed this trend in the form of the growing role of in-house Patient Experience professionals, who encourage the increased participation and feedback of patients and their family members.

Of course, expanding the realm of what counts as "patient care" into the holistic patient experience by no means tosses medical rigor aside. A key area of focus in the contemporary healthcare industry is the minimization of healthcare-acquired infections such as staph and MRSA, which continue to affect 1 in 25 hospital patients. Additionally, the Joint Commission, an independent organization that accredits more than 21,000 healthcare organizations that meet its rigorous performance standards, has recently created the position of patient safety officer and named Ronald M. Wyatt, MD, MHA to the role. Dr. Wyatt will focus on quality and safety at both the organizational and system levels, pursuing the organization's goal of zero patient harm within the healthcare system.

Finally, one of the most pressing tasks to arise out of the changes affecting healthcare is the search for streamlined, cost-effective services that support growing health systems. In accordance with the heightened focus on patient experience, as well, healthcare facility managers are challenged to develop organizational protocol and work with outside vendors that can enhance the overall patient experience while keeping costs down.

As an experienced healthcare linen and laundry provider for Topeka, KS, and the surrounding region, ImageFIRST Kansas City's products and services address the current challenges faced by healthcare facility managers. Creating remarkable patient experiences is at the heart of everything that ImageFIRST does, and it starts with exceptional products like the company's line of Comfort Care patient gowns. These generously cut gowns are made from unbelievably soft material that patients report is unlike anything they've been offered before. Facilities that switch to ImageFIRST's Comfort Care line are guaranteed an increase in patients' perception of their facility. Furthermore, Comfort Care gowns, as well as all other ImageFIRST products, including linen, scrubs, blankets and more, are sanitized to kill up to 99.999% of pathogens. This rigorous sanitization process assists healthcare facilities in their efforts to prevent healthcare-acquired infections. Finally, ImageFIRST's ValueFIRST promise ensures that their services remain cost-effective with transparent billing, need-based inventory levels, which are assessed quarterly and adjusted if needed to reflect fluctuating patient volume.

Learn more at http://kansas-city.imagefirst.com.

About ImageFIRST
Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST is the largest and fastest growing national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the outpatient medical market. ImageFIRST's 36 locations nationwide serve over 5,500 medical offices every week, providing linen, patient gowns, scrubs and much more while partnering with facilities to better manage linen inventory. With a customer retention rate of over 95%, ImageFIRST is dedicated to improving patient satisfaction through quality linens and remarkable service: their Comfort Care gowns product line increases patients' favorable perception of a facility by more than 50%.

For more information about ImageFIRST Kansas City, the cost-effective solution for greater patient satisfaction, please visit http://kansas-city.imagefirst.com.

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Kansas City, KS -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/25/2016 -- As the patient consumer base in healthcare becomes more demanding and savvy, healthcare providers must focus on the patient experience as a means of staying competitive in the industry. Innovative products, services and facilities that approach the patient experience from unexpected or unorthodox angles are often key to creating patient-centered solutions that help healthcare providers thrive. ImageFIRST Kansas City, a medical uniform, linen and laundry provider in Kansas City, KS, is no stranger to the importance of the patient experience as a key consideration for healthcare providers. The company recently shared the example of the Children's Hospital of Michigan—Troy as an innovative, patient-focused healthcare provider.

The Children's Hospital of Michigan—Troy was designed to change the typical experience of patient flow and revitalize care through innovative design. Using a method called "integrated facility design," over 100 healthcare professionals including physicians and nurses, as well as parents from the community that the staff serves, met to collectively discuss the design of the new hospital. Instead of taking a conventional approach to design, the group discussed the flow of patients through the facility and what did and didn't benefit children and their parents.

From there, the hospital's design developed organically, entirely focused on floor plans and processes that will prioritize lowering patient stress levels and creating a patient-centric environment. One area of focus was the simplification of the emergency admittance process, which will expedite care for patients who need emergency treatment. The hospital will also adopt a "level loading' process that ensures a consistent patient flow, meaning that children and families will not have to sit in packed waiting rooms. Finally, every procedure at the hospital will be standardized, ensuring that patients receive uniform care.

In addition to design and processes, the services and products offered at healthcare facilities also helps to create a positive patient experience, even during difficult times. ImageFIRST, a nationwide provider of nurse uniforms in Kansas City, MO and elsewhere, has sought to design innovative products and services that improve the patient experience since day one. In particular, their Comfort Care Line of luxurious-feeling patient gowns. These soft, plush patient robes and gowns wrap patients in instant warmth and coziness and are guaranteed to improve the patient experience at any facility.

ImageFIRST, the cost-effective solutions for medical linen and laundry service, is a continual champion of improving the patient experience. Learn more at http://kansas-city.imagefirst.com.

About ImageFIRST
Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST is the largest and fastest growing national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the outpatient medical market. ImageFIRST's 36 locations nationwide serve over 5,500 medical offices every week, providing linen, patient gowns, scrubs and much more while partnering with facilities to better manage linen inventory. With a customer retention rate of over 95%, ImageFIRST is dedicated to improving patient satisfaction through quality linens and remarkable service: their Comfort Care gowns product line increases patients' favorable perception of a facility by more than 50%.

For more information about ImageFIRST Kansas City, the cost-effective solution for greater patient satisfaction, please visit http://kansas-city.imagefirst.com.

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Kansas City, KS -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/22/2016 -- ImageFIRST Kansas City, a leading provider of nurse uniforms in Kansas City, MO, regularly shares healthcare industry information with its customers to help them stay current in a fast-paced, constantly shifting market. This month, ImageFIRST Kansas City shares the results of Gallup's poll on American perceptions of various professions and their levels of honesty and ethical integrity. For the 14th year in a row, nurses were ranked the most trustworthy profession, highlighting the need for a strong nursing presence in any healthcare facility to create a positive patient experience.

According to the Gallup poll, 85% of Americans say that nurses are highly trustworthy. This makes nursing the most trusted out of any profession, with pharmacists and doctors coming in second and third place, respectively. According to the American Nursing Association (ANA), this is the 14th year in a row that the nursing profession has earned this honor.

Commenting on the poll results, ANA president Pamela F. Cipriano, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, noted that the public's overwhelming trust in nurses should be leveraged by healthcare facilities and providers. In a statement released by the ANA, Cipriano pointed out that in order to have a well-rounded perspective and make informed choices about patient care, healthcare providers must include nurses in their decision-making processes.

As a cost-effective provider of medical laundry and linen services that are designed to facilitate better patient experiences and care at hospitals and outpatient healthcare facilities, ImageFIRST Kansas City shares Cipriano's view.

To learn more about ImageFIRST and how it creates remarkable patient experiences with products like medical scrubs and uniforms in Kansas City, MO, visit http://kansas-city.imagefirst.com.

About ImageFIRST
Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST is the largest and fastest growing national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the outpatient medical market. ImageFIRST's 36 locations nationwide serve over 5,500 medical offices every week, providing linen, patient gowns, scrubs and much more while partnering with facilities to better manage linen inventory. With a customer retention rate of over 95%, ImageFIRST is dedicated to improving patient satisfaction through quality linens and remarkable service: their Comfort Care gowns product line increases patients' favorable perception of a facility by more than 50%.

For more information about ImageFIRST Kansas City, the cost-effective solution for greater patient satisfaction, please visit http://kansas-city.imagefirst.com.

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Kansas City, KS -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/23/2015 -- Recently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved a measure will spell big changes for surgery centers. In 2016, with the approval of CMS, patient satisfaction surveys will be available to outpatient and ambulatory surgery centers, designed to gauge patients' perceptions and improve their experiences at the centers.

While beginning as a voluntary initiative, these surveys will eventually become mandatory, meaning that the centers surveyed will come under much closer observation and will be affected by patients' experiences. ImageFIRST Kansas City, a medical linen service in Kansas City, KS, can help outpatient surgery centers succeed with remarkable laundry services.

The surveys will be distributed to patients after visiting Medicare certified outpatient surgery departments located in hospitals or ambulatory surgery centers. Patients will be asked thirty-seven questions in total, pertaining to aspects of the patient care experience, such as the cleanliness and privacy of a facility, their willingness to recommend the facility and their overall rating of the facility. These surveys, much like the HCAHPS, will place a heightened focus on patient satisfaction.

ImageFIRST Kansas City can help their surgery center customers gain excellent feedback on surveys, increasing their longevity in an industry that continuously becomes more transparent and invested in the patient experience. ImageFIRST's mission is to deliver cost-effective laundry and linen solutions that help facilities create exceptional patient experiences. From each sanitized, bright white linen and comfortable patient gown to each scrub uniform in Kansas City, KS, ImageFIRST's products give patients a remarkably different care experience that they can see and feel. Plus, ImageFIRST's dedicated Customer Advocates and streamlined inventories make it simple for healthcare providers to devote more time and attention to the patients themselves.

Learn more at http://kansas-city.imagefirst.com.

About ImageFIRST
Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST is the largest and fastest growing national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the outpatient medical market. ImageFIRST's 36 locations nationwide serve over 5,500 medical offices every week, providing linen, patient gowns, scrubs and much more while partnering with facilities to better manage linen inventory. With a customer retention rate of over 95%, ImageFIRST is dedicated to improving patient satisfaction through quality linens and remarkable service: their Comfort Care gowns product line increases patients' favorable perception of a facility by more than 50%.

For more information about ImageFIRST Kansas City, the cost-effective solution for greater patient satisfaction, please visit http://kansas-city.imagefirst.com.

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Kansas City, KS -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/24/2015 -- In the past five years, healthcare has become more accessible than ever, thanks to measures like the Affordable Care Act. Now that patients are taking advantage of more affordable health services, the importance of the consumer voice is growing in the healthcare sector, and healthcare facilities are making a greater investment in the patient experience.

According to the 2015 Beryl State of Patient Experience Report, the healthcare industry has more than tripled its investment in Chief Experience Officers, patient feedback is an increasingly important decision factor and service excellence is one of the top priorities for improving patient experience. ImageFIRST Kansas City, a provider of medical linens and nurse uniforms in Kansas City, MO, can help create the best patient experience possible with their remarkable linen and laundry services.

Linen and patient gowns from ImageFIRST have been shown to enhance the patient experience. The first thing that patients notice is the look and feel of ImageFIRST products: the company chooses only soft, warm and comfortable sheets, pillows, blankets and other linen items, all of which are held to an objective Bright White Standard and hand-inspected for holes and stains so that each item is attractive and of a uniform white color. ImageFIRST's Comfort Care Line, developed exclusively for healthcare markets, is comes with a promise that they will improve patient perception of the facility to which they are delivered with their incredibly soft, warm material and cozy fit.

ImageFIRST Kansas City knows that healthcare providers cannot truly improve the patient experience without devoting a significant amount of time and attention to actively caring for patients. That's why they streamline processes and make delivery as simple and efficient as possible. ImageFIRST's Customer Advocates get to know their customers and routinely go the extra mile to make sure that linen operations function smoothly, giving customers one less thing to worry about while they invest time in taking care of patients. Transparent invoices and inventory management also assist in streamlining service and giving ImageFIRST customers more time to focus on their patients.

To learn more about ImageFIRST Kansas City, providers of medical scrubs and uniforms to Lawrence, KS, visit http://kansas-city.imagefirst.com.

About ImageFIRST
Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST is the largest and fastest growing national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the outpatient medical market. ImageFIRST's 36 locations nationwide serve over 5,500 medical offices every week, providing linen, patient gowns, scrubs and much more while partnering with facilities to better manage linen inventory. With a customer retention rate of over 95%, ImageFIRST is dedicated to improving patient satisfaction through quality linens and remarkable service: their Comfort Care gowns product line increases patients' favorable perception of a facility by more than 50%.

For more information about ImageFIRST Kansas City, the cost-effective solution for greater patient satisfaction, please visit http://kansas-city.imagefirst.com.

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Kansas City, KS -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/23/2015 -- From more accessible care, made possible by the Affordable Care Act, to facilities' and caretakers' increased focus on patient comfort, several positive shifts have occurred across the healthcare landscape in the past several years. Especially in the case of patient comfort, many of these shifts have taken the form of improvements to patient amenities. However, one factor that requires improvement—rate of readmission—can be greatly impacted not through material comforts, but through communication.

ImageFIRST Kansas City, a medical linen and laundry service that serves healthcare facilities in the Kansas City metro area, recently shared a Becker's Healthcare article entitled "What factor has the biggest impact on readmission rates?" with its clients. The article is based on the findings of a study by Claire Senot and Aravind Chandrasekaran, the results of which were published in the Harvard Business Review.

According to Senot and Chandrasekaran's study, which gathered data from 3,000 hospitals over the course of six years, communication between patients and caregivers has the biggest impact on readmission rates, with clearer and more frequent communication resulting in lower readmission rates.

In fact, Senot and Chandrasekaran report that when hospitals prioritize communication with patients (in the form of having meaningful conversations with patients and responding to their explicit needs, for example), these facilities can reduce their readmission rate by 5%.

As a provider of medical linen and laundry, ImageFIRST Kansas City understands the importance of communication for a flawless customer experience first-hand. ImageFIRST is dedicated to helping their clients improve their patients' experience with high-quality, sanitized linen and garments. Just as ImageFIRST's clients communicate with their patients for better results, ImageFIRST prioritizes communication with its clients.

The ImageFIRST Customer Advocate is the key point of contact for each of their clients. More than just a linen delivery associate, Customer Advocates provide a variety of support in the form of inventory management, proper handling of linen and addressing inventory emergencies. ImageFIRST Kansas City also gives clients direct access to their Customer Advocates' cell phone number, as well as other Service team members in the form of their Instant Service App, a smartphone app that keeps clients in contact with ImageFIRST associates, just in case the client misplaces their phone number. This dedication to clear, open communication allows ImageFIRST's clients to invest more time and energy into communicating with their own patients for the best care experience possible.

To learn more about ImageFIRST Kansas City, visit http://kansas-city.imagefirst.com/

About ImageFIRST
Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST is the largest and fastest growing national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the outpatient medical market. ImageFIRST's 36 locations nationwide serve over 5,500 medical offices every week, providing linen, patient gowns, scrubs and much more while partnering with facilities to better manage linen inventory. With a customer retention rate of over 95%, ImageFIRST is dedicated to improving patient satisfaction through quality linens and remarkable service: their Comfort Care gowns product line increases patients' favorable perception of a facility by more than 50%.

For more information about ImageFIRST Kansas City, the cost-effective solution for greater patient satisfaction, please visit
http://kansas-city.imagefirst.com/

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Kansas City, KS -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/30/2015 -- ImageFIRST, the nation's largest linen rental and laundry service for outpatient medical facilities, is committed to providing outstanding service to each of its clients. Their constant efforts and dedication to being more than just another laundry service recently led to a new development in the company's evolution. This month, ImageFIRST Kansas City is proud to announce the introduction of Violet the Purple Cow, a mascot as unique and remarkable as ImageFIRST itself.

Violet the Purple Cow symbolizes just how strongly ImageFIRST Kansas City stands out among its competitors. Unlike other laundry services that serve a broad range of industries, ImageFIRST specializes exclusively in medical facilities of all sizes. This focus gives them a deep understanding of the needs of their clients, including important issues like managing fluctuating inventories and preventing the spread of hospital-acquired infections.

At all levels of service, ImageFIRST Kansas City provides extraordinary client care. It starts with the assignation of a Customer Advocate; instead of just an ordinary delivery person, ImageFIRST clients will have the help of a personal champion for their success. Customer Advocates not only deliver supplies but help to manage and optimize inventory and offer extra support whenever it is needed.

Additionally, ImageFIRST Kansas City invests care and focus into quality assurance, patient comfort and value. Each garment is carefully hand-inspected, sanitized and periodically inspected by an independent lab to maintain high levels of quality. ImageFIRST clients can even choose to rent the exclusive Comfort Care line for a superior patient comfort experience. Furthermore, ImageFIRST makes each invoice straightforward and easy to read so that clients can improve their bottom line while increasing quality.

Just like Violet the Purple Cow, ImageFIRST Kansas City is an unusual and exciting sight in a homogenous landscape.

To learn more about why ImageFIRST Kansas City stands out with excellent service and quality products, visit
http://kansas-city.imagefirst.com

About ImageFIRST
Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST is the largest and fastest growing national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the outpatient medical market. ImageFIRST's 36 locations nationwide serve over 5,500 medical offices every week, providing linen, patient gowns, scrubs and much more while partnering with facilities to better manage linen inventory. With a customer retention rate of over 95%, ImageFIRST is dedicated to improving patient satisfaction through quality linens and remarkable service: their Comfort Care gowns product line increases patients' favorable perception of a facility by more than 50%.

For more information about ImageFIRST, your cost-effective solution for greater patient satisfaction, please visit http://kansas-city.imagefirst.com

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