Environmental Services
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.
6/10/2024
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.
5/20/2024
Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Cleans Up with OhmniClean
CMCH adopted the UV-C disinfection robot to assist with their EVS services.
5/8/2024
Identifying Germs and Cleaning Occupied Spaces for Environmental Services
Disinfectant manufacturers discuss germ identification and cleaning occupied spaces.
2/9/2024
Needed: New Framework for Environmental Services Workers
Develop an apprenticeship program for environmental services technicians in healthcare that leads to certification.
2/5/2024
Preventing Quat Binding in Healthcare Facilities
Disinfectant manufacturers discuss how to prevent quat binding from happening.
1/26/2024
3 Benefits of Autonomous Floor Care Equipment in Healthcare
Switching to robots can help departments address staffing shortages and streamline tasks.
1/4/2024
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.
11/15/2023
Bringing Hospital Cleaning into the 21st Century
Hospital leaders should consider the risk of antimicrobial resistance and infection and compensate those who prevent them.
10/25/2023
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.
8/9/2023
Pros of Outsourcing Environmental Services in Healthcare Facilities
Outsourcing environmental services can have a positive effect on healthcare facilities.
2/22/2023
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
12/13/2022
Cleaning to Impress Visitors
Every day of the week, hundreds or thousands of guests walk through your doors.
11/2/2022
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.
9/2/2022
Kaiser Permanente Pledges to Reach Net Zero by 2050
As part of effort, Kaiser Permanente joined U.S. Health and Human Services climate pledge, launched to mobilize healthcare sector to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
6/10/2022
Hospitals Face Major Environmental Services Challenges
Survey provides overview of the strengths and challenges associated with healthcare environmental hygiene practices in healthcare facilities.
6/3/2022
Fit for Purpose Disinfection: A Closer Look
If hygiene procedures are to be effective, a determination needs to be made regarding product efficacy and whether the results are worthwhile.
3/28/2022
Rethinking Routine Healthcare Cleaning Practices
Housekeeping managers need to understand the difference between hotel clean and hospital clean.
3/23/2022
Why It Is Time To Re-Evaluate Your Cleaning Solution
Overuse of chemicals can create poor chemistry performance, but what is the best mix to keep surfaces clean?
1/18/2022
The Threats from Dust in Healthcare Facilities
While dust is a common part of daily life, it can bring on serious health problems in healthcare facilities
1/11/2022
How To Properly Clean and Disinfect Environmental Surfaces
A closer look at the proper processes to ensure safe, clean, and disinfected facilities
11/23/2021
How To Measure Cleanliness of Hospital Surfaces
What you can’t see can hurt you. Environmental services needs to prove cleaning regimen produces desired results
10/14/2021
4 Reasons You’re Disinfecting Improperly
Disinfecting high-touch surfaces is critical to preventing spread of infection. Unfortunately, you’re likely doing it wrong
10/8/2021
Disinfectants Damage Medical Device Monitoring Systems
Case study finds that chemical exposure led to equipment damage
10/7/2021
Carpets Cannot Be Disinfected
They can be cleaned and sanitized and here’s how to do it in 3 steps
9/15/2021
Pandemic Helps Move EVS to Center Stage
Keeping hospitals clean and sanitized is where concerns of health and safety overlap
7/20/2021
Hospital Layoffs Target Janitorial, Food Service Workers
Sodexo will lay off 407 workers after Health First, a four-hospital system based in Florida ends contract
7/12/2021
UV-C Can Improve Efficacy of Disinfectants: Study
Disinfection using BAK followed by UVC radiation can minimize harmful effect of BAK residues on humans
5/11/2021
Infection Control During Renovation Projects
EVS managers can help improve existing design to incorporate new best practices for infection prevention
5/4/2021
Rethinking EVS Leadership in the COVID-19 Era
Managers can glean important leadership principles from orchestra conductors
3/5/2021
Cleaning Robots: The Impact on Environmental Services
Robots would not take environmental services jobs but might help workers disinfect hospital more quickly
2/18/2021
Flooring Focus: Keeping COVID-19 At Bay
Managers and general public have questions about long-term effects of treating soft and hard floor surfaces
2/10/2021
Association Renews Focus on Healthcare
IEHA changed its name and rebranded to bring EVS employees to the forefront
2/8/2021
Environmental Services Evolves in COVID-19 Era
Role of EVS technicians has been highlighted and recognized more than ever before
2/1/2021
Environmental Services Workers Feeling Underappreciated
Workers say they are not trained enough and see themselves as having a low social status
1/18/2021
COVID-19 Reemphasizes Role of Housekeeping
Hospitals seeking to control the coronavirus and other infections need to remain vigilant in their sanitizing efforts
1/5/2021
Virginia Nursing Home Named America’s Best
The facility was honored for its performance data, peer recommendations and its handling of COVID-19
12/29/2020
Pandemic Brings Spotlight to Environmental Services
In-house staff needs to be familiar with the most common and highly transmissible and infectious germs found in public spaces
12/29/2020
Laundry Workers Confront Risks in Healthcare Facilities
Essential workers keep hospitals and nursing homes running by washing soiled linens, uniforms and gowns
12/28/2020
COVID-19 Spotlight Falls on Environmental Services
Vaccine priorities for those who do the humblest work in hospitals filled with COVID-19 patients
12/23/2020
Chart Shows Healthcare Workers Most Likely To Be Hospitalized For COVID
Housekeeping and maintenance workers were below those with nursing-related jobs, but above physicians
11/5/2020
Some Michigan Hospitals Boosting Minimum Wage
Two Michigan hospital systems raise minimum wage to $15 to fill job openings
11/4/2020
The 'Kevin Bacon' Factor May Help COVID Spread In Nursing Homes
A lot of nursing home workers are working at more than one facility
10/29/2020
Robotic Cleaning Can Boost Efficiency
Robotic floor care can free up valuable time to focus on high-touch cleaning and disinfecting
10/22/2020
Best Practices For Maintaining Flooring During COVID-19
Flooring can often make or break the efficacy of even the most rigorous sanitation efforts
10/20/2020
Green Cleaning Challenges for Healthcare Facilities Due To COVID-19
The healthcare industry continues to advance its efforts on green cleaning and its mission to 'do no harm' while also effectively addressing COVID-19
10/6/2020
