Environmental Services
The Hidden Risks of QAC Disinfectants in Healthcare Facilities
Quaternary ammonium compounds are a popular disinfectant choice, but they may be causing more harm than good. A review outlines the problems with QACs and offers a solution.
6/17/2026
Gaps in Nurses' Environmental Cleaning Knowledge Grow Amid Rising EVS Pressures
Environmental cleaning is crucial in preventing HAIs, but when the responsibility falls to those outside of EVS teams, problems arise.
6/10/2026
How EVS Leaders Can Support Staff for Better Cleaning
Environmental services is one of the most important departments in healthcare facilities, but it can be a difficult one to manage.
5/20/2026
Study Shows Connection Between Odor and Patient Experience
A 2024 study identifies the top smells in hospital waiting rooms and how they impact the patient and visitor experience.
5/13/2026
The Proper Way to Use Cleaning Carts
Environmental services use cleaning carts every day, but they are often overlooked. Keeping them clean and properly stocked is key to preventing infection in healthcare facilities.
4/22/2026
The Disconnect Between EVS and Clinical Teams
A recent study shows that EVS feels disconnected from the clinical community, leading to negative experiences.
4/15/2026
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
What 'Light' Daily Cleaning of Patient Rooms Misses
Most environmental services workers still clean as if they were wiping dust off a countertop, not disrupting a living, structured community.
2/19/2026
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
Bugs Without Borders: The Coming HAI Crisis
A tsunami of pathogenic threats to healthcare facilities is not unthinkable. Simple cleaning might be a key defense.
1/15/2025
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
