St. Louis, MO -- (SBWire) -- 03/02/2016 --ImageFIRST St. Louis, the leading provider of medical linen, patient gowns and nurse uniforms in St. Louis, MO, unwaveringly carries out the ImageFIRST mission to be the cost-effective solution for patient satisfaction. Recently, ImageFIRST became an organizational sponsor of the Beryl Institute, a global community that committed to the improvement of patient experience improvements through knowledge-sharing and collaboration. ImageFIRST St. Louis is proud to take part in this sponsorship for several reasons.

The Beryl Institute defines "patient experience" as "the sum of all interactions, shaped by an organization's culture, that influence patient perceptions across the continuum of care." Progressing from this definition, the Institute has committed to elevating the importance of experience, sharing ideas and proven practices that enhance experience and prioritizing patients and their families. The community also recognizes the value of healthcare teams as a whole and considers quality, safety, cost, service and outcomes of care as essential components of the patient experience.

The Institute's commitment to improving the patient experience aligns perfectly with ImageFIRST's mission to provide medical linen and laundry services that help healthcare providers find more time and resources to care for their patients, while also providing quality linen products that create an exceptional experience for patients. Patient experience forms the core of everything ImageFIRST does, from quality products that match healthcare facilities' expectations to robust processes that ensure sanitization of linens, gowns and medical scrubs.

Patients who receive ImageFIRST gowns during healthcare facility visits notice their remarkable qualities immediately. ImageFIRST's gowns are made of breathable, soft fabric and are manufactured by reputable partners. Gowns are available in a wide range of sizes and styles to suit all body sizes, protect patient modesty and meet the needs of many procedures, from mammograms to IV drips. All products are hand-inspected for uniform color and to ensure that they are free of holes, stains, frays or other imperfections. Individually wrapped patient gowns also guarantee sanitization until the moment they're worn. Additionally, ImageFIRST offers the exclusive Comfort Care gowns, made from a uniquely warm, cozy fabric that is miles above the typical hospital garb in terms of comfort.

As an organizational sponsor, ImageFIRST will be attending the Beryl Institute's annual conference. The 2016 Patient Experience Conference will bring together healthcare professionals form across the globe to share resources and discover strategies and solutions for improving patient care in the key experience areas identified by the Beryl Institute.

Contact ImageFIRST St. Louis and learn more about scrub and uniform products in Springfield, IL by visiting http://st-louis.imagefirst.com.

About The Beryl Institute
The Beryl Institute is the global community of practice dedicated to improving the patient experience through collaboration and shared knowledge. They define patient experience as the sum of all interactions, shaped by an organization's culture, that influence patient perceptions across the continuum of care.

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 St. Louis, the cost-effective solution for greater patient satisfaction, please visit http://st-louis.imagefirst.com.