Infection Control
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
Why Aren't Preventable Infections Prevented?
To ensure safer care environments, healthcare organizations must invest in the front-line workers who make the system work every day.
8/6/2025
Infection Control is Key to Ongoing Measles Outbreak
Infection control is essential to protecting both patients and staff from contracting measles.
7/10/2025
Probiotic Cleaners: The Start of a Cleaning Revolution?
Advantages of probiotic cleaning include fewer resistant genes and cost savings through decreased antibiotic use.
7/9/2025
EVS Leadership Culture Critical in Preventing Hospital-Acquired Sepsis
Cleaning is an essential yet complex component for the prevention of HAI-induced sepsis.
7/2/2025
Legionella Detected at Michigan Health Facility
Case follows a similar finding of Legionnaires’ disease in a former patient.
6/30/2025
Building a Culture of Infection Prevention
Investing in infection prevention can benefit healthcare organizations and patient outcomes.
6/26/2025
