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6/10/2024
In Hospitals, Pest Control Is Infection Control
By prioritizing pest control in hospitals, managers can create a hygienic environment that promotes healing, recovery and well-being.
5/20/2024
Three Strategies to Streamline Cleaning Labor in Senior Living Facilities
In a tough labor market, it pays for managers in senior living communities to evaluate all their processes, including cleaning.
5/8/2024
Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Cleans Up with OhmniClean
CMCH adopted the UV-C disinfection robot to assist with their EVS services.
2/9/2024
Identifying Germs and Cleaning Occupied Spaces for Environmental Services
Disinfectant manufacturers discuss germ identification and cleaning occupied spaces.
2/5/2024
Needed: New Framework for Environmental Services Workers
Develop an apprenticeship program for environmental services technicians in healthcare that leads to certification.
1/26/2024
Preventing Quat Binding in Healthcare Facilities
Disinfectant manufacturers discuss how to prevent quat binding from happening.
1/4/2024
3 Benefits of Autonomous Floor Care Equipment in Healthcare
Switching to robots can help departments address staffing shortages and streamline tasks.
11/15/2023
Rethinking Hospital Cleaning Methods and Materials
The guiding principle is to remove germs rather than kill them and when necessary, use the smallest amount of the mildest disinfectant.
10/25/2023
Bringing Hospital Cleaning into the 21st Century
Hospital leaders should consider the risk of antimicrobial resistance and infection and compensate those who prevent them.
Preventing Mold in Healthcare Facilities8/9/2023
Can Biofilm Make Candida Auris More Dangerous?
Everyone involved in cleaning must better understand the type of disinfectants required to control biofilms, especially those created by C. auris fungus.
2/22/2023
Pros of Outsourcing Environmental Services in Healthcare Facilities
Outsourcing environmental services can have a positive effect on healthcare facilities.
12/13/2022
Environmental Hygiene Programs Help Reduce C. diff Rates
Proper cleaning and disinfection procedures play a critical role against the spread of C diff, according to a recent study
11/2/2022
Cleaning to Impress Visitors
Every day of the week, hundreds or thousands of guests walk through your doors.
9/2/2022
VA National Day of Service Addresses Cemeteries
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is asking for the public’s help to improve the appearance of its cemeteries.