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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.
Lead Apron Safety Requires Collaboration Across Infection Prevention, OR, and Radiology Teams
August 07, 2026
Reusable lead aprons and thyroid collars are used daily throughout hospitals, but often fall outside standardized cleaning protocols. Infection prevention and perioperative experts discuss contamination risks, ATP testing, operational barriers, and the need for multidisciplinary collaboration to strengthen environmental hygiene and reduce the risk of HAIs.
How Claryx Uses Genomics to Help Infection Prevention Teams Find Outbreaks Faster
August 06, 2026
Claryx has emerged from stealth with funding and a genomic surveillance platform designed to help hospitals identify hidden transmission chains, trace infection sources, and intervene before outbreaks grow.
Could Outsourcing Lead Garment Management Improve Infection Prevention?
August 05, 2026
Reusable lead aprons and thyroid collars are used daily throughout hospitals, but often fall outside standardized cleaning protocols. Infection prevention and perioperative experts discuss contamination risks, ATP testing, operational barriers, and the need for multidisciplinary collaboration to strengthen environmental hygiene and reduce the risk of HAIs.
Back-to-School Infection Prevention: Evidence-Based Strategies to Keep K–12 Students Healthy
August 04, 2026
Evidence-based guidance outlines practical strategies for preventing infectious disease outbreaks in K–12 schools through hand hygiene, environmental cleaning, ventilation, illness monitoring, vaccination, and food safety.
Cyclospora First Deaths: Expert Explains Why Cases Are So Difficult to Trace and What Infection Preventionists Should Know
August 03, 2026
Following the first reported deaths linked to the Cyclospora outbreak, epidemiologist Tyler Smith, PhD, explains why investigations are so challenging and how infection preventionists can strengthen surveillance and prevention.
How Infection Preventionists Can Build the Case for Cleaner Lead Aprons Using ATP Data and Patient Safety
August 03, 2026
Experts say ATP testing, quality improvement projects, and personal patient stories can help infection preventionists secure leadership support for standardized lead apron cleaning and stronger environmental hygiene practices.
Why ATP Testing Can Help Hospitals Improve Lead Garment Cleaning
July 31, 2026
Reusable lead aprons and thyroid collars are used daily throughout hospitals, but often fall outside standardized cleaning protocols. Infection prevention and perioperative experts discuss contamination risks, ATP testing, operational barriers, and the need for multidisciplinary collaboration to strengthen environmental hygiene and reduce the risk of HAIs.
Experts Call for Standardized Cleaning of Reusable Lead Aprons
July 30, 2026
Environmental testing found bacterial contamination on many lead garments and described what lead garment cleaning technicians routinely encounter during servicing.
How Automated Temperature Monitoring Can Prevent Costly Vaccine and Medication Loss
July 30, 2026
Hospitals still rely on manual temperature checks for vaccines, meds, blood, and lab samples, risking costs and safety. Automation improves adherence, reduces waste, boosts efficiency, and enables real-time visibility for smarter operations.
“We Have to Do Better”: Infection Prevention Experts Warn Lead Aprons May Be an Overlooked Source of Pathogen Transmission
July 30, 2026
Reusable lead aprons and thyroid collars are used daily throughout hospitals, but often fall outside standardized cleaning protocols. Infection prevention and perioperative experts discuss contamination risks, ATP testing, operational barriers, and the need for multidisciplinary collaboration to strengthen environmental hygiene and reduce the risk of HAIs.