Healthcare Updates, Advisory and Resources

People often refer to the EVS team as the “the front line of infection control” because they play one of the most critical roles in the medical industry today: cleaning. Without effective and consistent cleaning, a hospital becomes an increasingly dangerous place for patients. A medical facility’s cleanliness can be directly correlated to the knowledge and efficiency of its EVS team.

The novel coronavirus likely spreads more easily between people in close contact, primarily through respiratory droplets. High occupancy indoor spaces with inadequate or under-maintained ventilation systems present a high level of risk.

Across the U.S., hospital-acquired infections related to construction and renovation activities account for more than 5,000 deaths per year. These deaths are preventable, but effectively managing contractors during healthcare construction projects takes significant preparation and continuous improvement.

The National Law Review, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published new guidance on creating safer workplaces during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.