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Infection Control Today

  • Infection Control Today, November/December 2025 (Vol. 29 No.6)
  • Volume 29
  • Issue 6

Challenge Yourself and Your Team With ICT's Environmental Services Crossword

Think you know your EVS science inside and out? This crossword puts your expertise to the test with clues drawn from disinfection practices, cleaning validation, and the terminology every EVS professional and infection preventionist should know. Grab a pen or a colleague and see how far your knowledge takes you.

Environmental Services Crossword

Do you think you know your way around disinfection protocols, cleaning validation, and environmental services (EVS) terminology? This challenging crossword is designed for EVS professionals and infection preventionists who want to test their technical knowledge. From precleaning procedures to regulatory acronyms, each clue digs a little deeper into the science and practice of keeping health care environments safe. Grab a pen—or gather your team—and see how many you can solve without peeking at the answer key!


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