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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Title: The Impact of Operating Room (OR) Traffic on Infection Risk: Reducing Movement to Improve Patient Safety

April 23rd 2025

Reducing surgical site infections goes beyond sterile technique—factors like OR traffic, PPE, and workflow interruptions significantly impact infection risk and patient outcomes.

Roundtable of Vet IPs
Vet IP Roundtable 2: Infection Control and Biosecurity Challenges in Veterinary Care

March 31st 2025

APIC 2025 President Carol McLay, DrPH, MPH, RN, CIC FAPIC  (Image credit: APIC)
Invisible, Indispensable: The Vital Role of AHRQ in Infection Prevention

March 25th 2025

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Far-UVC Is a Public Health Tool We Need Now

March 12th 2025

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Hantavirus: What the Public and Health Care Professionals Should Know

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