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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Spring Into Safety: How Seasonal Deep Cleaning Strengthens Hospital  Infection Control  Cover of May/June 2025 of Infection Control Today  (Adobe Stock)
Spring Into Safety: How Seasonal Deep Cleaning Strengthens Hospital Infection Control

June 13th 2025

Rooted in ancient rituals of renewal, spring-cleaning has evolved from cultural tradition to a vital infection prevention strategy in modern hospitals—one that blends seasonal deep cleaning with advanced disinfection to reduce pathogens, improve air quality, and protect patients.

Shannon Simmons, DHSc, MPH, AL-CIP, CIC, MLS (ASCP)
Partners in Prevention: Elevating EVS Roles in Infection Control at Exchange 2025

June 9th 2025

Exchange25: Association for the Health Care Environment in Columbus, Ohio  Rock D. Jensen
AHE Exchange Summit 2025 Brings EVS and Infection Prevention Experts Together in Columbus, Ohio

June 9th 2025

Concept images of Far-UVC  (Adobe Stock 316993517 by hopenv)
Far UV-C Light Shows Promise for Decontaminating Medical Equipment in Clinical Settings

June 4th 2025

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Optimizing Training for Environmental Services Staff: A Critical Component of Patient Safety and Infection Control

May 15th 2025

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