The partnership between Michigan-based Beaumont Health's infection prevention and environmental services improved the efficiency of system-wide cleaning and disinfection, according to an article on the Health Facilities Management website.

A system-wide infection prevention (IP) and environmental services audit revealed several challenges across the continuum of care, including damage to wood tone laminates from overuse of bleach products, staff compliance with disinfection protocols and widespread deficiencies in understanding appropriate use of several disinfectants.

However, subsequent collaboration between IP and environmental services reduced rates of infection transmission and improve facility outcomes, the article said.

Beaumont’s infection preventionist collaborated with the environmental services resident regional manager to establish a structured approach that improved environmental hygiene and networking across the system. 

Read the article.