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The Faces Behind Hospital Cleaning
October 8, 2024

The Faces Behind Hospital Cleaning

Infection Control

CMM spoke with Kendall Jones, building service supervisor at the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health), about her new career in the cleaning industry.

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Hospital EVS Professional Honored for Excellence
July 22, 2024 Timothy Johnson

Hospital EVS Professional Honored for Excellence

Training

Maria Diaz De Leon, a Sodexo hygiene specialist at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, is the winner of UMF|PerfectCLEAN’s 15th annual National Hygiene Specialist® Excellence Award.

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Don’t Fear What’s Lurking in Healthcare Facility Restrooms
July 15, 2024 Kathleen Misovic

Don’t Fear What’s Lurking in Healthcare Facility Restrooms

Infection Control

People with contagious illnesses who enter hospitals can transmit pathogens to surfaces, including restroom areas. Hospital environmental services teams must be diligent in cleaning and disinfecting these surfaces.

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The Faces of Healthcare and Hospitality
June 19, 2024

The Faces of Healthcare and Hospitality

Health and Safety

Isaac Johnson, Aramark Healthcare+ vice president of operations, explains the importance of environmental services (EVS) and housekeeping to the overall environment and care of a hospital.

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EVS worker with spray bottle
April 9, 2024 Emily Rosenberg

Debating Dilutable Vs. Ready-to-Use Disinfectants in Healthcare

Products

An important choice that environmental services (EVS) management must make lies between the use of dilutable disinfectant products versus ready-to-use (RTU) versions.

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Healthcare facility flooring
January 31, 2024 HCPA Floor Care Products Division

Floor Care in Healthcare Facilities

Hard Floors

A person’s first impression of cleanliness in a healthcare facility is typically based on the appearance of the floor. One element of a clean floor is effective cleaning and disinfecting regimens to support the infection prevention programs that healthcare facilities require.

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The Lowdown on Hospital Backup Generators
December 18, 2023 Kate Leffers

The Lowdown on Hospital Backup Generators

Facility Management

Backup generators are essential for hospitals, as they face a critical demand for a constant and robust power supply.

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Award, star
December 11, 2023 Timothy Johnson

Award-Winning EVS Tech Embraces Her Job With Heart and Soul

Business and Management

Jeanette Louidors has won hearts, formed connections, and most recently, been honored with an award from cleaning products and services company Cintas Corp.

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Female doctor using hand sanitizer at the hospital
October 2, 2023 Ryan Kupperman

Hand Hygiene Remains a Top Priority

Infection Control

More than three years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, hand hygiene remains a top priority due to the impact it continues to make on both health and healthcare.

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Training Puts Housekeepers on the March to Success
September 27, 2023

Training Puts Housekeepers on the March to Success

Training

Over the course of nearly four years, the Martinsburg VA Medical Center went from No. 55 to No. 1 in cleanliness among all VA facilities in its category throughout the nation.

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Disinfecting a wheelchair
September 11, 2023 Julie Dumais-Nakos

Wipe Out HAIs Without Ruining Your Medical Mobility Equipment

Infection Control

Before selecting a disinfectant that's optimal for your facility's mobility equipment, you’ll first need to establish compatibility between the considered disinfectant and the equipment's materials.

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Disposable gloves, PPE
May 22, 2023 Eric Phipps

Hands-On PPE Advice

Products

Whether you’re an environmental services worker in a hospital or a custodian in a school or office, the first piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) you most likely reach for is a pair of disposable gloves.

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