KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — ImageFIRST®, a leading provider of healthcare laundry services, has expanded its influence in the textile services and healthcare industries with the recent appointments of three of its leaders to prominent industry boards. These appointments underscore the company’s unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and safety in healthcare textiles.
Edward H. Orzetti, CEO of ImageFIRST, has joined the Board of Directors of the Textile Rental Services Association (TRSA). Elected in September 2024, Orzetti will serve a three-year term, focusing on advancing sustainability and operational standards across the textile rental sector. “True leadership extends beyond the walls of our organization,” Orzetti emphasized. “Whether through board appointments, accreditations or educational programs, we are collectively committed to advancing the healthcare laundry industry for the benefit of providers and their patients.”
John Hopper, Director of Quality at ImageFIRST, continues his role on the Healthcare Laundry Accreditation Council (HLAC) Board of Directors. After joining the board in 2022, Hopper recently began his second term, which will conclude in 2027. His expertise in compliance and infection prevention has been instrumental in raising safety and quality benchmarks for healthcare linen services, further improving infection control practices industry-wide.
Since 2022, Chip Malboeuf, Vice President of Engineering at ImageFIRST, has served as a member of the Association for Linen Management (ALM) Board of Directors. Last November, Malboeuf delivered a Productivity and Performance Metrics class, introducing Lean Six Sigma principles, key performance indicators, and interactive activities like the Kanban Method. This session provided participants with actionable strategies to enhance operational efficiency, exemplifying his dedication to innovative engineering in the textile care sector.
Further cementing its role as a leader in healthcare textiles, ImageFIRST achieved 11 new or renewal accreditations from HLAC in the past year, boosting its total to 54 plants and depots. These achievements reflect the company’s mission to improve health, safety, and service quality for its associates, clients, and the communities it serves.
With leadership firmly entrenched in influential boards and continuous efforts in innovation and accreditation, ImageFIRST is poised to shape the future of healthcare laundry services, further advancing the industry for healthcare providers and patients alike.
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