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Infection Control
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Training
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Infection Control
Target germ hotspots and optimize cleaning frequencies by pinpointing high-touch and high-traffic areas most prone to harboring germs.
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Facility Management
Surface disinfection is a crucial component of infection prevention in community and healthcare environments, ranging from acute to nonacute care settings.
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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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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.
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ArticleFloor Care in Healthcare Facilities
Hard Floors
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