For hospital environmental services (EVS), being well-versed in infection prevention and infection control is vital to their safety and well-being and that of hospital patients, staff, and visitors. However, not all hospital cleaning services workers realize the...
It was once believed hospital cleaning services only needed to clean the floors in the facility once a day, and maybe not even that often, depending on the area’s use. In fact, in 2003, the CDC maintained, “Floors generally have low patient exposure (i.e., are...
SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 and its Delta and Omicron variants, can linger in the air for several hours, if not longer. It can also infect people at distances of up to 6 feet; in some “preventable circumstances,” such as in enclosed spaces with...
Servicon recently completed a two-month study on the best cleaning methodology for hospital environmental services (EVS). The study compared three different cleaning protocols used by Servicon’s hospital EVS workers to determine which might be most effective. The...
What disinfectant is nontoxic, practical, available, and flexible enough for use by hospital environmental services (EVS for hospitals) in a wide variety of areas? OK, the article’s title might have provided a clue, but if you guessed hypochlorous acid (HOCl), you are...
People often ask, "Why should I outsource cleaning services?" or "Can commercial janitorial services save you money?" These are good questions. Equally important is the answer provided by a professional commercial cleaning services company you are considering hiring....
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is an infectious disease that hospital environmental services (EVS) and other hospital cleaning services must be familiar with to help prevent its spread. Facts EVS for Hospitals Should Know About MRSA MRSA is a...
Much is written about the role of hospital environmental services (EVS) in the fight against healthcare-acquired infections (HAIS) for a good reason. EVS for hospitals plays a significant role in reducing many types of HAIs, including Clostridioides (formerly known as...
Servicon is pleased to share some exciting news: Our facilities have received the prestigious ENERGY STAR® rating from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).To receive this certification, a building must rank in the top 25% of its kind in energy efficiency....
How Servicon attracts, hires, and retains the best workers in the industry It is no secret that the employee turnover rate in the janitorial and commercial cleaning services industry is high. Estimates vary, but one in-depth study found the rate averages 200% but can...
When facilities operate at scale, cleaning should support the same operational standards that guide the rest of the organization. Servicon builds structured programs that protect daily operations, strengthen accountability, and keep environments performing the way they should.