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Kathleen Misovic

Kathleen Misovic

Managing Editor for CMM

Kathleen Misovic is managing editor for CMM. She has a degree in journalism and an extensive background in writing for print and digital media for various publications and associations. Contact her at [email protected].  


Articles by Kathleen Misovic

sustainability, environment
March 17, 2023 Kathleen Misovic

Making an Educated Commitment to Sustainability

Facility Management

From classroom cleaning to groundskeeping and facility maintenance, SSC Services for Education works with its clients to prioritize tools and techniques that protect human health and the environment.

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facility management survey
March 16, 2023 Kathleen Misovic

2023 CMM In-House/Facility Management Benchmarking Survey Report

Facility Management

The 2023 CMM In-House/Facility Management Benchmarking Survey Report, sponsored by Optisolve, touches on recurring issues, from the challenges of balancing budgets and hiring workers to the day-to-day necessity of maintaining difficult-to-clean areas.

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Examining the State of Infection Prevention in 2023
February 1, 2023 Kathleen Misovic

Examining the State of Infection Prevention in 2023

Infection Control

Between 2012 and 2017, deaths from antimicrobial resistance decreased by 18% overall and nearly 30% in hospitals, according to a CDC report regarding the impact of COVID-19 on antimicrobial resistance. Unfortunately, much of this progress was short-lived.

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environmental services, EVS
January 3, 2023 Kathleen Misovic

Consider the Human Factor in Environmental Cleaning

Infection Control

Analyzing human factors among environmental services staff can reveal gaps in cleaning processes in health care facilities.

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EVS Tech Goes Beyond Floors to Make Hospital Shine
November 30, 2022 Kathleen Misovic

EVS Tech Goes Beyond Floors to Make Hospital Shine

Facility Management

Lamont Lanfair, an EVS technician at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, was one of 10 EVS workers Cintas Corporation honored with its 2022 Cleaning to Advance the Patient Experience (C.A.P.E.) Award.

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Doug and Kristen Shoup
October 24, 2022 Kathleen Misovic

Family Cleaning Business Supports Staff Education and Child Advocacy

Business and Management

Husband and wife Doug and Kristen Shoup, owners of Shoup’s Cleaning, a thriving family business in New Philadelphia, Ohio, regularly use their resources in ways that benefit their employees, customers, and community.

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2022 Building Service Contractor Benchmarking Survey Report
September 27, 2022 Kathleen Misovic

2022 Building Service Contractor Benchmarking Survey Report

Business and Management

The CMM Building Service Contractor (BSC) / Contract Cleaning Benchmarking Survey Report, sponsored this year by Aspire software, is an annual tool to help your business gauge its performance in the current economic climate.

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Bringing Cleaning Opportunities to Underserved Communities
September 12, 2022 Kathleen Misovic

Bringing Cleaning Opportunities to Underserved Communities

Business and Management

Luper and Brittanie Akough have found success in several businesses. Their latest venture, ownership of a franchise with Anago Cleaning Systems in Omaha, Nebraska, has them excited to share their success with others.

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schools, germs, classroom, indoor air quality, IAQ
August 24, 2022 Kathleen Misovic

How to Improve Indoor Air Quality in Schools

Health and Safety

Outdated HVAC systems in schools expose students and teachers to contaminants that can trigger allergies, asthma attacks, or infectious diseases like COVID-19.

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indoor air quality
August 3, 2022 Kathleen Misovic

Is the Breathing Easy in Your Facility?

Health and Safety

In March, the Biden administration launched the Clean Air in Buildings Challenge (CABC), calling on building owners and managers to adopt strategies for improving indoor air quality.

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Fabray Nicholas
May 25, 2022 Kathleen Misovic

Workers With Different Abilities Share Their Strengths Through Cleaning

Training

Gain insights from custodian Fabray “Nick” Nicholas on how training from Ada S. McKinley Community Services helped him advance his career and what he enjoys most about his job.

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Backpack Vacuums
March 30, 2022 Kathleen Misovic

Backpack Vacuums Offer Speed, Efficiency, and Versatility

Carpet

Learn how a backpack vacuum is easy to handle in most facilities' spaces, saving you time and labor.

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