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3/12/2026
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.
3/11/2026
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.
2/19/2026
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.
1/8/2026
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.
1/6/2026
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.
1/15/2025
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.
6/10/2024
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.
5/20/2024
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.
5/8/2024
Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Cleans Up with OhmniClean
CMCH adopted the UV-C disinfection robot to assist with their EVS services.
2/9/2024
Identifying Germs and Cleaning Occupied Spaces for Environmental Services
Disinfectant manufacturers discuss germ identification and cleaning occupied spaces.
2/5/2024
Needed: New Framework for Environmental Services Workers
Develop an apprenticeship program for environmental services technicians in healthcare that leads to certification.
1/26/2024
Preventing Quat Binding in Healthcare Facilities
Disinfectant manufacturers discuss how to prevent quat binding from happening.
1/4/2024
3 Benefits of Autonomous Floor Care Equipment in Healthcare
Switching to robots can help departments address staffing shortages and streamline tasks.
11/15/2023
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.
10/25/2023
Bringing Hospital Cleaning into the 21st Century
Hospital leaders should consider the risk of antimicrobial resistance and infection and compensate those who prevent them.