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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

Taking a survey
September 13, 2023 Kathleen Misovic

2023 Building Service Contractor Benchmarking Survey Report

Business and Management

Building service contractors (BSCs) strive to serve the needs of their clients. Many BSCs agree that improving facility image is the No. 1 concern of their customers, with 85% of respondents to CMM’s 2023 BSC Benchmarking Survey indicating this goal is very important to their clients.

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Campus
July 17, 2023 Kathleen Misovic

First Impressions Count on the Campus

Restrooms

Combining cleaning routine transparency with cutting-edge equipment will help ensure clean and hygienic campus restrooms that leave a positive impression.

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The ABCs and 123s of Restroom Care
July 11, 2023 Kathleen Misovic

The ABCs and 123s of Restroom Care

Restrooms

Restroom problem areas vary from school to school depending on the age of the students. With the smaller kids you're dealing with messes and with the older students you're dealing with graffiti, vandalism and theft.

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The Human Aspect of Business
June 7, 2023 Kathleen Misovic

The Human Aspect of Business

Business and Management

Birgit Rutledge is committed to providing her staff with a living wage along with benefits. She provides all her workers with medical, vision, and dental insurance; a 401K; and paid vacation and holidays.

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A Walk Through Hard Flooring Trends
May 15, 2023 Kathleen Misovic

A Walk Through Hard Flooring Trends

Hard Floors

Resilient flooring, polished concrete, and ceramic tile are among the most common types of hard floors found in nonresidential buildings. Facility managers need to consider whether each type of flooring's strengths, weaknesses, and upkeep requirements make sense for their buildings.

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Housekeepers Bea and Tommy
April 5, 2023 Kathleen Misovic

Home Clean Home

Facility Management

While many housekeepers barely know the people in the facilities that they clean, Beatriz McClean and Tom Feeney enjoy getting to know the residents they serve at Jefferson’s Ferry Life Plan Community in South Setauket, New York.

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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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