At Regional Medical Center in Georgia, the Environmental Services team is working behind the scenes to ensure the facility is as clean as possible for staff and guests. Joselito Tabora, director of environmental services, said surface disinfection is a priority at RMC since germs and viruses can live anywhere. “After

UPMC is working hard to ensure its staff is providing care in the cleanest environment possible and that families are comfortable in the facility. In addition to manual cleaning and hand hygiene, UPMC’s campuses are utilizing UVC disinfection as an added layer of protection against germs and pathogens. “We want to

The University of Wisconsin Health is serious about providing the cleanest environment for patient care including broad utilization of a sporicidal disinfectant, an established antibiotic stewardship program and a quality assurance program for monitoring cleaning of high touch surfaces. The health system also utilizes UVC disinfection as an added layer

In addition to the nurses, doctors and other health care professionals who are on the frontlines of caring for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, Environmental Services teams are going the extra mile to ensure health care facilities are as clean as possible. “Some people might think of Environmental Services as janitors,”

Hospitals around the country are inviting patients back, while addressing fears of contracting COVID-19. Enhanced cleaning, diligent handwashing and use of personal protective equipment are being enforced to ensure a clean environment for both patients and staff. “Parents are fearful about taking their kids into the hospital because they don’t