EVS Is Specialized Infection Prevention Work
The old image of a janitor with a mop does not describe modern Environmental Services. EVS workers operate within a…
When Clean Rooms Change Patient Outcomes
People often ask whether cleaning really changes what happens to patients. The honest answer: environmental cleaning is one part of…
Pathogens 101 CRO and CRE
Carbapenem-resistant organisms (CRO) and Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) represent a significant challenge in modern hospital infection control because these bacteria survive…
Understanding Labor Hour Productivity Free Educational Resource
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A Day in the Life of an EVS Technician in 2045
In my last post I walked through fifty years of Environmental Services, from cotton string mops and shared buckets to…
How Healthcare Environmental Services Have Changed Over the Last 50 Years
Healthcare environmental services have evolved from labor-intensive cleaning routines into specialized, evidence-informed programs designed to reduce infection risks, protect staff,…
Large Quantity Generator hospitals in Washington State
Running dangerous waste compliance at a Washington State hospital is complicated. The regulations are strict, the paperwork is detailed, and…
Who Cleans the Equipment? The Question That Can Break Infection Prevention
A hospital room can be cleaned correctly and still have an infection-prevention gap sitting right beside the bed. It may…
Influenza B Flu Virus
Influenza B Virus Discovery and HistoryInfluenza B virus was discovered in 1940, seven years after influenza A virus. Unlike influenza…
Influenza A Virus
Influenza A Virus Discovery and HistoryInfluenza A virus was first isolated in 1933 by a British team led by Wilson…
Education – Training – Safety
A strong EVS training program starts with the basics of microorganisms. Technicians learn that bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites behave…