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How Ambulatory Surgery Centers Benefit from Managed Linen and Laundry Programs

Discover how managed linen services help Ambulatory Surgery Centers improve patient comfort, streamline staff workflows, and support infection prevention.
September 24, 2025
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Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) focus on efficiency, safety, and patient satisfaction. With high patient volumes and quick procedures, every aspect of an ASC’s operation impacts the quality of care, including details like linen and apparel.

At ImageFIRST, we believe linen is more than just fabric. The right gowns, scrubs, and laundry services can enhance the patient experience, lighten staff workload, and improve infection prevention efforts.

Creating a Positive First Impression with Patient Gowns

Before patients meet their doctor, they often put on a gown, which forms one of their first impressions of your facility. Unfortunately, standard medical gowns are often uncomfortable, flimsy, and unflattering.

That’s why ImageFIRST created the Comfort Care® line of gowns and robes. Made from soft, comfortable fabrics, these gowns offer a boutique-like experience for patients.

Infection Prevention Beyond the Basics

Patient safety is a top priority in every ASC. To support that goal, ImageFIRST processes linen according to the highest industry standards. With more HLAC-accredited facilities than any other provider, our laundering process goes beyond “hygienically clean,” eliminating 99% of pathogens and surpassing the requirements of the CDC, OSHA, and Joint Commission.

From isolation gowns and surgical towels to cubicle curtains and scrubs, our healthcare-exclusive focus ensures every product is sanitized, inspected, and prepared to safeguard both patients and staff.

Reducing Staff Burden with Managed Services

Operating an ASC involves handling tight schedules and limited resources. Our fully managed programs are designed to relieve your staff from linen management, enabling them to focus on patient care.

ImageFIRST’s services include:

  • Inventory control tailored to your usage patterns
  • On-time delivery to the point of use
  • Transparent invoices that are easy to understand
  • A dedicated local Customer Advocate to ensure consistency

This approach saves staff time, simplifies operations, and provides peace of mind that your linen supply is always readily available when needed.

Why ASCs Nationwide Choose ImageFIRST

Across the country, outpatient facilities trust ImageFIRST because we deliver more than just clean linen. We provide:

  • The largest national footprint in healthcare laundry
  • 97% customer retention, proving our reliability
  • Comfort Care® gowns and robes that transform patient perception
  • Facility and apparel solutions that support both patients and staff
  • Industry-leading infection prevention standards

Clean You Can Count On™

In the fast-paced world of Ambulatory Surgery Centers, every detail counts. From enhancing the patient experience with high-quality gowns to safeguarding staff with accredited laundering, ImageFIRST provides Clean You Can Count On™.

Ready to see the difference? Learn more about our ASC programs today.

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