Happy Environmental Services Week

  Happy Environmental Services and Housekeeping week to all the very hard service workers in our industry. In a department…

Why Measure Environmental Services Quality Daily

  Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful…

Improve your relationships with staff

Here are five things that environmental service leaders should do to improve relationships with staff. Be Visible with Rounding Rounding…

Which Disinfectant Should I Use

Another great question and answer: Q. Which disinfectant should I use when disinfecting environmental surfaces? A. Your facility will specify…

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When should the Environment be Cleaned

Another Question and Answer Q. When should the environment be cleaned and disinfected? A. Housekeeping surfaces (e.g., floors, table tops)…

Differences between Cleaning, Disinfection & Sterilization

Another good question and answer: Q. What is the difference between cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization? A. There is a big…

Does cleaning really help?

Another question and answer: Q. Does environmental cleaning and disinfection really work in preventing the spread of harmful microorganisms? A.…

Cleaning the Environment

Another question and answer: Q. Why is it important to clean the environment? A. Microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, viruses) are present…

Environmental Services

Another Question and Answer: Q. In the healthcare or residential setting, what does the “environment” or “environmental surface” mean? A.…