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Scott Majewski, the Chicago General Manager for ImageFIRST, recently accepted a position on the board of directors for Back On My Feet Chicago. Scott Majewski has been a part of ImageFIRST, known for their excellence in healthcare laundry services, like healthcare uniforms in Indianapolis, IN, since 2011. The company is the largest and fastest-growing provider of healthcare laundry services to medical practices across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. As a competitive runner, Majewski is a great fit for the non-profit dedicated to helping those experiencing or at risk of homelessness through running.

Increasingly, healthcare researchers and those dedicated to preventing the spread of healthcare-associated infections (HAIS) are finding worrisome evidence that home laundering of medical linens by medical professionals is an insufficient alternative to using a commercial facility. According to a recent study by the American Journal of Infection Control, home laundering "may fail to eliminate pathogens from garments," as no standardized methods or approved processes are undertaken to ensure that dangerous contaminants are eliminated.

Reducing patient suffering and raising their reported satisfaction with the care they receive is always a main focus of hospitals – whether this feedback is recorded or not. However, the results of surveys that measure patient perception of facilities often ultimately determine important factors, such as rankings and ratings, which influence a facility's reputation for quality of care. Recently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has announced their approval for the administration of a new, mandatory CAHPS survey starting in 2017, designed specifically to give patients of Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery Facilities a chance to give feedback on their experience. With ImageFIRST Chicago, a provider of sanitized scrubs, gowns, robes, linens and nurses' uniforms in Louisville, KY and Chicago, area medical providers can benefit from remarkable healthcare laundry service with patient comfort foremost in mind.

For four years running, Back on My Feet, a national, for-purpose 501(C)3 organization that uses running and mentoring to help inspire self-confidence and independence in homeless populations, has held a yearly Birthday Bash-Querade to help raise funds for their cause. As the largest event of the year, the Bash-Querade raises more than $150,000 annually in support of the organization through donors and attendees who have chosen to make a difference in their community. This year, ImageFIRST Chicago, a premier provider of healthcare bed linens for the Chicago, IL area, has announced that it is once again a proud supporter of Back on My Feet and their 5th annual Birthday Bash-Querade.

It is essential that healthcare facilities provide a comfortable environment for cancer patients, especially when they are enduring radiation treatment. Clean and soft medical textiles, such as robes, uniforms and sheets, provide cancer patients with the comfort they need during their stay. To provide a relaxed and clean atmosphere for their patients, the Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) needed a reliable, high-quality medical laundry specialist they could count on. ImageFIRST Chicago is pleased to announce their partnership with the company and are proud to take part in the caring of cancer patients by providing first-rate medical laundry services.

Recent research on human behavior has shown strong evidence that the culture of the places where people spend their time ultimately impact their behaviors in remarkable ways. This is as true for the workplace as it is for individuals' home lives and time spent outside of work, and when it comes to the behavior of healthcare providers, this trend can weigh heavily on the overall success of the hospital or facility. Prevailing attitudes regarding proper sanitation protocol – such as routinely using soap and water or sanitizer while dealing with patients – along with enforcement of rules and accessibility of the necessary sanitation materials will determine a hospital's success, when it comes to preventing the spread of infection. ImageFIRST Chicago North, a provider of healthcare laundry services, announces its availability to help healthcare providers set the tone with consistent, timely deliveries of sanitized, spotless hospital linens and gowns.

ImageFIRST, a healthcare laundry service in business since 1967 with locations across the U.S., is an industry leader when it comes to providing rental of the highest-quality sanitized patient gowns, linen, robes, scrubs and more. Renowned for their combination of excellent customer care and attention to detail, the company strives to build its reputation not just on providing remarkable services, but also on its interaction with the communities in which its associates live and work. Across the country, including at its Chicago North location, ImageFIRST associates can be found donating their time and money to worthwhile local charities.