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The environmental services department’s role in protecting hospital patients, guests and staff
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Environmental Services
Environmental services
Researchers study sink disinfection
Recent study shows that hot water could be a viable alternative for disinfecting certain hospital sinks
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Infection Prevention
Study reviews mask decontamination
From UV disinfection to steam reprocessing, researchers analyze effectiveness of various mask decontamination methods
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Environmental Services
Five pillars of infection prevention
Making hospitals safer by improving EVS operations during the pandemic
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Environmental Services
Managing flow of waste and materials in hospitals
Best practices for environmental services leaders to help maintain safety and infection control during construction
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Environmental Services
The role of surfaces in COVID-19 spread
Researchers reviewed decades of studies to learn more about virus transmission via surfaces
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Infection prevention
Project breaks down IPC for every level
The CDC has partnered with the American Hospital Association and others to provide free infection prevention education
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Environmental Services
Orchestrating EVS staff operations
Eight leadership principles environmental services leaders can learn from the world of symphony conductors
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Environmental Services
Researchers study pathogen spread
The study suggests that hospital floors may be a bigger source of contamination than previously suspected
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Environmental services
Advice for hospital EVS staff on preparing for a pandemic
Guidance from the Association for the Health Care Environment helps to keep members up to date
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