Environmental Services

The Infection Control Today® environmental services (EVS) page recognizes the team responsible for sanitation and cleaning within the health care system. EVS personnel are an integral component of infection prevention in the hospital, working closely together with the health care staff to ensure patient safety and hygiene standards. ICT® keeps a close eye on developments in the environmental services industry and reports on any peer-reviewed literature. This page also features video interviews with EVS and the professionals who interact with them.

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Sean Brown, CIC, CPHQ, with author  (Photo Courtesy of Carole W. Kamangu, MPH, RN, CIC)
Top 3 Secrets to Effective Infection Prevention and Control Through Strategic MDRO Surveillance

September 13th 2024

Sean Brown’s 2024 Disease Prevention Summit presentation emphasized leveraging technology, prioritizing high-risk patients, and environmental surveillance to enhance infection prevention and control strategies.

3D illustration: Candida auris  (Adobe Stock 635576411 By Niamh)
Fungus Among Us: The Rising Threat of Candida auris in Health Care Settings and How to Mitigate It

September 12th 2024

Weekly Rounds with Infection Control Today
Weekly Rounds: UV-C Disinfecting Ultrasound Probes, Reducing C difficile Testing, and More

September 6th 2024

Clean Hospitals Corner with Alexandra Peters, PhD
The Evolution of Health Care Environmental Hygiene: A Long Overdue Shift in Infection Control

September 5th 2024

Infection Intel: Staying Ahead With Company Updates and Product Innovations
New UV-C Disinfection Technology for Ultrasound Probes Earns FDA Clearance

September 4th 2024

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