NewsFIRST July/August 2024
Product Pulse
Minimize the Spread of Bacteria and Dirt
Choosing microfiber eliminates 95% of bacteria, while traditional standard cotton only removes 68%. When infection prevention is critical, ImageFIRST has you covered.
As the only medical laundry provider that owns and operates the most HLAC-accredited facilities, you can rest assured that your microfiber mops and towels will always be clean and disinfected.
Ensure Lower Rates of Infection for Your Patients
Did you know that 1 in 25 patients will contract at least one healthcare-associated infection? Well, ImageFIRST did. That's why we make it easy to remove and replace your cubicle curtains regularly, ensuring lower rates of infection for your patients.
Did You Know?
Health Center Week
Did you know that Health Center Week occurred from August 4th - August 10th? ImageFIRST is proud to support the remarkable work of health centers across the country. During Health Center Week and beyond, we honor their dedication to providing essential care and making a difference in our communities.
AHA & AHE Summit 2024
Did you miss ImageFIRST at the 2024 American Hospital Association Leadership Summit in San Diego, CA, or the 2024 Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE) Education & Solution Summit in Phoenix, AZ? Our team of experts were on site to discuss our fully managed linen and facility services programs designed with the patient and staff experience in mind.
Be sure to follow ImageFIRST across all social media platforms - LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter) - to never miss announcements on upcoming events and networking opportunities.
The 5-Point Quality Assurance Restaurant Laundry System
Did you know that ImageFIRST’s restaurant and hotel industry services provide exceptional care and quality to ensure clean linens? We follow a strict 5-Point Product Quality Restaurant Laundry System for every linen item.
Explore our newest article to learn more about this laundry system and what it means for your restaurant linens.
*ImageFIRST hospitality programs are available in select markets.
In Case You Missed It
Building Leaders Program
ImageFIRST hosted another successful Building Leaders Program (BLP) in Addison, IL. We were honored to have our CEO Edward H. Orzetti join us and kick off the event with an inspiring speech. Our remarkable emerging leaders continue to make an impact at ImageFIRST, sharpening their leadership skills and learning collaboratively. Congratulations to all of our participants!
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"Day in the Life" of an ImageFIRST Associate
Ever wondered what it's like as an ImageFIRST associate?
Meet Catalina Macy, our remarkable Territory Business Manager (TBM) in Houston, TX! In her role, Catalina drives new business by engaging with key decision-makers in the healthcare industry, while building strong relationships.
She is a key player in making a positive difference in the lives of our customers and their patients/guests and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in every aspect of her work.
Career Path Spotlight
Since becoming an associate in September 2019, Joseph Bova began as a Route Specialist and advanced to a Customer Advocate role. Recognized for his dedication and Values-driven attitude, Joe became the Atlanta market's first Customer Advocate to transition to District Service Manager (DSM) in April 2022. Most recently, he was promoted to Service Director in the Seattle market!
As a rising leader and 2023 participant in the Building Leaders Program, Joe’s professional journey emphasizes ImageFIRST's commitment to empowering career growth at every level.
ImageFIRST Careers
If you would like to unlock your career potential and explore our current job openings, visit www.imagefirst.com/company/careers
Associate Appreciation Day
At ImageFIRST, we value the hard work and dedication of our team members. To celebrate our associates, our team in Westbrook, ME partnered with Kona Ice to beat the heat with a refreshing treat!
Back to School Drive
In celebration of the 2024-2025 school year, ImageFIRST associates participated in our annual backpack drive. Together, they filled over 100+ backpacks with essential school supplies and partnered with organizations like Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia and Miami Rescue Mission Clinic , among others.
We are proud to support our future leaders and wish everyone a bright and successful school year!
Industry News
Discover the latest insights and developments from the ever-evolving world of healthcare, courtesy of Becker's Healthcare!
The Dos and Don'ts of Nurse Self-Scheduling
"One of the advantages to moving to a self-scheduling system is not only that autonomy for our nurses and transparency so the nurses can see their schedules as they built it, but also to reduce the administrative burden for admins and management," said Alicia Potolsky, DNP, RN, NE-BC, DipACLM , associate chief nursing officer of El Camino Health . "We want to schedule people for the dates that they'd like to work, as long as it's obviously meeting our patient care needs in that department."?
Self-scheduling can be a powerful tool to retain employees and free up managers' time, but experts advise hospital leaders to develop the right framework for their systems that includes proper guardrails.
The 25 healthiest communities in America, per US News
For the second time since 2018, a Virginia county took the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's healthiest communities rankings. This marks the sixth edition of the rankings.
The rankings, a partnership between the media company and the Columbia-based University of Missouri Extension Center for Applied Research and Engagement Systems, are based on an analysis of approximately 2,800 communities nationwide. Communities are scored on 92 health and health-related metrics in 10 categories: community vitality, economy, education, environment, equity, food and nutrition, population health, housing, infrastructure, and public safety.?
Read on to discover the top healthiest communities, the top five communities for health outcomes, the top five communities for access to healthcare, the top five communities for mental health and the top five communities for health equity, per U.S. News.
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