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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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.
ArticleThe 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.
ArticleAn important choice that environmental services (EVS) management must make lies between the use of dilutable disinfectant products versus ready-to-use (RTU) versions.
ArticleFloor 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.
ArticleThe 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.
ArticleAward-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.
ArticleHand 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.
ArticleOver 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.
ArticleWipe 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.
ArticleHands-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.
ArticleWhen you disinfect, what should you use—liquids or wipes? In this demonstration, sponsored by PDI, learn important information about the differences between liquid disinfectants and disinfectant wipes, so that you can make the right choice for your facility.
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