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ImageFIRST Detroit Shares Creative Solutions That Drive Improvements

Posted: Thursday, June 09, 2016 at 9:00 AM CDT

Detroit, MI -- (SBWire) -- 06/09/2016 --Infection prevention is paramount in the medical industry. ImageFIRST Detroit, the premier medical uniform linen service around Grand Rapids, MI, recognizes the importance of properly protecting from infection and reinfection within healthcare facilities. ImageFIRST has over 50 years of expertise in providing clean, comfortable linens and gowns to medical facilities across Detroit. The company is effective when preventing infection of their linen and often share resources and studies on the matter to their partners.

There are many studies that are shining light on the problematic issue of inpatient and outpatient workers improperly following medical protocols. One study reported in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) experimented with altering screen saver formatting with hopes of improving hand hygiene behavior by reminding medical personnel to wash up before procedures. There were two strategies to subconsciously influence this behavior. The first approach focused on gaining attention, and the second was to apply peer pressure. The conclusion of the research was that screen savers designed according to scientific propositions for visual attention and peer pressure have the potential to alter hand hygiene behavior.

In another study noted in the AJIC, results showed that 37% of staff members studied used no hand hygiene, shedding light on the ongoing problems occurring at inpatient and outpatient organizations. This is an ongoing challenge that facilities across America face on a daily basis. ImageFIRST is progressive when it comes to applying best practices and improving sanitation protocol. All of the company's healthcare bed supplies around Toledo, OH and beyond undergo a 5-Point Quality System check which assures patients that their linens are clean, safe, and comfortable. Additionally, ImageFIRST has a Triple BioShield Protection process in place, which kills up to 99.999% of pathogens.

The medical linen and laundry company services Detroit and the surrounding communities. ImageFIRST employs highly qualified Customer Advocates who are alongside the client through every step of the way. The company manages inventory, delivers the medical products, and helps healthcare facilities organize the linen to free up time for medical workers. To learn more about other creative solutions from ImageFIRST, interested parties are encouraged to visit http://detroit.imagefirst.com or call 1-800-932-7472.

About ImageFIRST Detroit
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%.

To learn more about the ImageFIRST in Detroit, MI, please visit their website at http://detroit.imagefirst.com.