Infection Control
Addressing Infection Prevention Staffing Gaps in Ambulatory and Procedural Care
Traditional models that are based on inpatient bed counts fail to account for the unique demands of ambulatory and procedural settings.
5/20/2026
Two Steps to Controlling the Hot Zone
Strategy for disrupting dry-surface biofilm begins with a simple premise: You cannot disinfect what you cannot reach.
5/14/2026
Managing Soft Surfaces, Clean or Soiled
Soft surfaces present a cross-contamination risk, even if they’re arriving from the laundry. Here are some best practices to handle both soiled and clean linens.
5/6/2026
Probiotic Cleaning: A Complementary Strategy for Safer Hospital Floors
Managers seeking more resilient approaches to environmental hygiene are turning to probiotic systems to supplement traditional disinfection.
4/23/2026
Biofilm Disruption: Core Strategy for Environmental Hygiene
Integrating mechanical disruption and preventive cleaning into standard practices can reduce dry-surface biofilms.
4/14/2026
The CDC's Guide to Hand Hygiene in Healthcare
Hand hygiene may seem simple, but the CDC has a set of guidelines that all healthcare facility managers and staff should be aware of. These are just a few of the notable tips.
4/9/2026
A Cleaning Alternative: The Benefits of Steam Technology
Cleaning is essential in healthcare facilities, but traditional disinfectants have harmful chemicals. Researchers say that steam technology may be the solution.
4/1/2026
What Does Light Daily Cleaning Miss in Patient Rooms?
Most environmental services workers still clean as if they are wiping dust off a countertop, not disrupting a living, structured community.
3/12/2026
Dirty Floors: How Pathogens Can Accumulate and Spread Underfoot
Studies show that healthcare floors are covered in bacteria and can quickly spread throughout patient rooms.
3/11/2026
Mature Dry Surface Biofilm Presents a Problem for Candida Auris
Multiple methods are described in the literature, but no consensus has been reached for disinfection efficacy tests against biofilms.
3/5/2026
EVS Teams Can Improve Patient Experience in Emergency Departments
A report confirmed that cleanliness of the ED was the third most impactful element on patient experience surveys.
3/4/2026
The Future of the Global Hospital Hygiene Market
A market study details the current state of the global hygiene market and the factors that are expected to make a big difference in the next decade.
3/3/2026
Study Outlines Hand Hygiene Guidelines for EVS Staff
Researchers find that current guidelines for hand hygiene don’t include EVS workers and suggest indicators to fill that gap.
2/18/2026
The Top Three Pathogens to Worry About in 2026
Key viruses to watch out for and how to prevent them.
2/11/2026
Biofilm 'Life Raft' Changes C. Auris Risk
Microscopic survival structure protects fungal pathogen from disinfectants and help it survive for long periods.
2/5/2026
The Difference Between Cleaning, Sanitizing and Disinfecting
Cleaning methods and products have various purposes in reducing the spread of germs.
2/4/2026
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease on the Rise
A number of states are reporting an uptick in HFMD, a highly contagious viral illness that primarily affects infants and young children.
1/8/2026
What Every EVS Leader Needs To Know
Managers must demonstrate mastery of infection prevention standards, accountability through measurable outcomes and visible collaboration with clinical teams.
1/6/2026
Contaminants Under Foot: A Closer Look at Patient Room Floors
So-called dust bunnies on hospital room floors contain dust particles that turn out to be the major source of the bacteria humans breathe.
12/18/2025
How to Avoid HAIs This Flu Season
There are risks surrounding hospitalizations. Here’s how to avoid them.
12/4/2025
Why A Skilled Cleaning Staff Matters in Operating Rooms
Operating rooms are high-risk zones for infection due to invasive procedures and vulnerable patients, so competence in cleaning is critical.
12/2/2025
Wanted: Scientific Standard for Hospital Cleaning
No accepted criteria exist for defining a surface as clean using microbiologic methods.
11/18/2025
Better, More Thorough Cleaning Saves Lives
Cleanliness is the first line of defense to protect patients from killer pathogens, but many hospitals refuse to make it a priority.
11/12/2025
A 'Superbug' Is on the Rise in Hospitals
CDC data on C. auris in New York, Illinois, California, Florida and Nevada found more than 1,000 reported cases each in 2023.
10/23/2025
C. auris: A Growing Threat to Healthcare Facilities
Two former patients at UW Medical Center – Northwest tested positive for the drug-resistant fungus C. auris, with one infected and one colonized.
10/21/2025
The WHO and UNICEF Release New Global Hand Hygiene Guidelines
These are the first global guidelines for hand hygiene in community settings.
10/16/2025
The HAI Challenge Goes On
The CDC estimates that about 23,000 people die each year from 17 types of antimicrobial-resistant infections acquired in healthcare facilities.
10/14/2025
Choosing a Disinfectant That Kills Biofilm
Bacteria form biofilms in pipes from which cells can be released during sink use and spread outside the drains in droplets or as aerosols.
9/16/2025
Mattresses Require Strict Care to Prevent Spread of Infections
Poor cleaning and disinfection techniques contribute to the persistent contamination of patient mattresses.
9/4/2025
Harlem Hospital Legionnaires' Outbreak Highlights Cooling Tower Risks
Seven deaths linked to the cooling towers underscore the need for stricter water system monitoring and preventive maintenance in healthcare settings.
9/3/2025
