Staff Training: The Four C’s
I have developed a full staff training on the Four C's that we will be rolling out next week. These...
Know Your Microbial Targets: Choosing the Right Disinfectant for the Pathogen
Part 2 of the Choosing the Right Disinfectant Series By John Michael Weir | Environmental Services Professional In the first...
Choosing the Right Disinfectant: A Guide for EVS Professionals
By John Michael Weir Selecting the right disinfectant is one of the most consequential decisions an EVS professional makes, and...
Terminal Cleaning of the Operating Room
When you think of the word "clean," you might picture a sparkling kitchen counter. But in a hospital operating room,...
Confronting the Ghost in the Room: Why Candida auris Demands Aggressive Disinfection
In my 27 years of experience in Healthcare Environmental Services (ES), few pathogens have proven as mysterious or as resilient...
6 Microbial Secrets That Will Change How You See the World
Introduction: The Invisible Universe This article pulls back the curtain on this hidden world. We will uncover the story of...
More Than a Menace: The Secret Histories of the World’s Toughest Germs
What is the first thing you notice when you enter a hotel or hospital room? I believe, most people register...
The Hidden Benefits of Choosing Local Distributors for Cleaning Supplies
A Comprehensive Comparison In a world increasingly dominated by online shopping, the convenience of ordering cleaning supplies from a big...
Warning about Phenolics and Babies
Why we don't use phenolics around babies
The History of Phenolics In Healthcare Disinfection
Phenolic compounds have played a defining role in the history of medical disinfection, shaping modern practices in infection control and...
Housekeeping in Washington State Behavioral Health Facilities: A Historical and Safety-Oriented Perspective
Western Washington Hospital 1850s–1880s – County Care and Institutional Origins In the mid-19th century, mental health care in Washington Territory...