AI Enhances the Human Touch in Infection Prevention

From surveillance and education to automated disinfection, artificial intelligence plays a vital role in the fight against healthcare-acquired infections

by Kathleen Misovic

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Ryan Pfund

Flush Out Facility Hazards

Health and Safety

Worksites where employees are at risk of injuries from chemicals, dust, and/or flammable materials require the immediate availability of eyewash stations and safety showers.

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Vacuuming Doesn’t Need to Hurt

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Improper vacuuming techniques and poor ergonomics can lead to discomfort, fatigue, and even injuries to your back, shoulders, arms, and wrists over time.

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Kathleen Misovic

AI Enhances the Human Touch in Infection Prevention

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Although we know AI can help make our lives more convenient, we may not realize that it can also help keep us healthier.

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Like any tool, disinfectants are most effective and safe when cleaning crews use them properly.

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Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner

Clean Spaces Equal Healthier Lives

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Cleaning product users are looking for ways to clean well, at a reasonable price, and without harm to those who use the indoor space.

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Wipe Up Germs This Cold and Flu Season

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Flu attack rates among subgroups of college students can reach as high as 73% of the student population.

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BSC’s Volunteer Day Brings Comfort to Cancer Patients

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Prestige Maintenance USA took a break from its usual commercial janitorial jobs to dive into a heartfelt mission: cleaning the homes of cancer patients.

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Best Practices From the EVS Experts

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Isaac Johnson, senior vice president of operations at Aramark+ Healthcare, offers his best practices for cleaning your facility’s most challenging areas.

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Stephen P. Ashkin

Reward Your Employees for Going Green

Business and Management

Sustainability initiatives can help your business reduce costs, improve efficiency, increase profits, and meet client demands for high-performing products and services from sustainability-focused companies.

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By turning data into decisions, SAVI strengthens your infection prevention strategy, ensuring cleaning effectiveness, building trust, and keeping facilities safer for everyone.

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