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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.
Bugs on Gloves: When Barriers Become Carriers of Infection-causing Microorganisms
April 24, 2026
Improper glove use in health care can turn protective barriers into vectors of infection, increasing contamination risks, cross-transmission, and HAIs when hand hygiene and proper protocols are not consistently followed.
Clean Bite: No Time for April Foolin’ With PPE
April 20, 2026
The Clean Bite's Sherrie Busby and Becki McFadden write on how proper PPE use in dental settings reduces infection risk from aerosols and sharps, protecting providers and patients through consistent use of masks, gloves, face shields, and protective apparel.
AORN 2026 New Orleans: “Up in Smoke” Poster Urges Nationwide Surgical Smoke Evacuation Policy to Protect OR Staff and Patients
April 14, 2026
At AORN26 in New Orleans, a poster highlights surgical smoke risks, urging nationwide evacuation policies to protect health care workers and patients and strengthen nurse-led advocacy for safer operating rooms.
Clean Linen Storage in Health Care Facilities: Managing Environmental Risks After Laundering
April 10, 2026
Clean linen isn’t risk-free after washing. Storage, handling, environment, and transport can reintroduce microbes—making proper separation, minimal handling, and controlled conditions essential for infection prevention.
Surgical Smoke Is Not Harmless: Vangie Dennis, MSN, on the Risks Lurking in Every OR
April 06, 2026
What is surgical smoke? Why is it dangerous? Vangie Dennis, MSN, RN, CNOR, CMLSO, FAORN, FAAN, a member of Infection Control Today's editorial advisory board, explains.
HAIs Are the Silent Endemic: Why the Numbers Don’t Add Up
April 02, 2026
Health care–associated infections (HAIs) remain underestimated, driven by evolving pathogens, environmental reservoirs, and biofilm persistence. Experts argue outdated data and overreliance on hand hygiene obscure the true, growing burden of preventable infections.
The Proactive Shift: How AI/Agentic AI Is Revolutionizing Infection Prevention
March 31, 2026
AI and agentic systems are transforming infection prevention by enabling real-time surveillance, predictive risk modeling, and earlier intervention, shifting health care from reactive response to proactive prevention and improving patient safety outcomes.
From Infection Prevention Expert to Patient: A Survivor’s Perspective on MRSA, Sepsis, and Long-Term Impact
March 30, 2026
A former infection prevention professional shares his battle with MRSA and sepsis, revealing the lasting impact of health care–associated infections and why vigilance, accountability, and patient advocacy matter more than ever.
Medical Waste Management: A Critical Pillar in Modern Health Care Sustainability
March 25, 2026
The global medical waste management market is rapidly growing, driven by healthcare expansion, regulations, and sustainability demands, transforming waste handling into a strategic priority for safer, more efficient, and environmentally responsible health care systems.