Environmental Services - March 2015
Hospital reschedules surgeries due to dust on supplies
Light fixtures were recently cleaned in the instrument storage space
3/30/2015
Cleaning duties 'not always clear' between nurses and EVS
A lack of clarity identified by NHS infection control inspectors in Scotland
3/26/2015
Improving healthcare disinfecting practice
Barriers to overcome include germs' invisibility, staff concerns about disinfectant safety and damage to surfaces
3/26/2015
Antimicrobial limitations Q&A
In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, the limitations of antimicrobial products is discussed
3/26/2015
Consistent cleaning and disinfection protocols creates safe patient environment
Disinfecting frequently touched surfaces and shared equipment is an important step in preventing the spread of dangerous pathogens
3/25/2015
Senior living facilities customize laundry operations
Presbyterian Senior Living's 29 communities customize laundry based on the demographics of the residents and the constraints of a particular campus
3/24/2015
Florida hospital responds to mold discovery
UF Health Shands in Gainsville finds mold in patient bathroom
3/19/2015
Improve patient ratings with a motivated ES staff
One-on-one coaching with staff members helps boast patient satisfaction
3/19/2015
Paint creates self-cleaning surface
Coating can be applied to clothes, paper, glass and steel and when combined with adhesives, maintains its self-cleaning properties after being wiped, scratched with a knife and scuffed with sandpaper
3/16/2015
When to use low-moisture carpet cleaning
Low-moisture carpet typically refers to a method that uses no water or a very moderate amount of water
3/11/2015
Addressing flu and pneumonia at skilled nursing facilities
The only way to prevent an outbreak is by addressing all three primary transmission vectors at once: airborne pathogens, surface contact and person-to-person contact
3/10/2015
Study says germs lurking in waiting rooms
There's an increased risk of developing flu-like infections after a visit to the doctor's office
3/10/2015
Setting new standards for healthcare cleaning
There is a lack of conclusive evidence that previously suggested food-service levels of contamination relate to the prevention of healthcare-associated infections
3/2/2015