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.