Environmental Services

Sodium hypochlorite, or common bleach, is one of the most widely available disinfectants on the market today, and is seeing a resurgence in popularity within healthcare settings, with the advent of harder-to-kill pathogens such as C. difficile spores and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

CIRI to Host Green Cleaning Seminars

September 30th 2010

AHE Announces Member Recognition Awards

September 29th 2010

EPA Approves Registration of Disinfectant Designed to Kill C. diff Spores in 5 Minutes

September 29th 2010

Cintas White Paper Offers Tips for Limiting HAIs

September 28th 2010

Clorox Bleach Cream Cleanser Designed to Meet the Needs of Environmental Services

September 28th 2010

ASHES Changes Name to Association for the Healthcare Environment

September 27th 2010

AHE Presents Phoenix Award to James Roussos

September 27th 2010

Environmental Services

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