Environmental Infection Articles

Environmental Infection | 9.29.23

The Lifecycle of Medical Waste

Medical waste management is a multifaceted process that does not stop after waste leaves your facility. Having a full understanding...

Decontamination, Disinfection and Sterilization | 9.30.22

C. difficile Terminal Cleaning Protocol & Checklist

During the pandemic healthcare staff focused on COVID-19 out of necessity, but infection preventionists now need a sustainable approach to...

Environmental Infection | 2.2.22

Aramark Sanitization Wash Process

As an innovative leader in infection prevention, we take our role seriously. That’s why we’ve developed an advanced cleaning process ...

Environmental Infection | 12.20.21

Going Beyond Human Capabilities – Tru-D® SmartUVC vs. SARS-CoV-2

Tru-D® SmartUVC has generated data showing its patented Sensor360® technology is effective for inactivation of the SARS-CoV-2 virus on hard,...

Decontamination, Disinfection and Sterilization | 12.13.21

Ensuring an OSHA ETS Compliant Cleaning and Disinfection Program

On January 31, 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared the COVID-19 situation a public health emergency....

Environmental Infection | 11.5.21

UV Disinfection in the Healthcare Environment: Back to Basics

This article aims to provide (1) a basic understanding of the characteristics of UV technology (2) key criteria to evaluate device...

Decontamination, Disinfection and Sterilization | 10.6.21

How the Pandemic Impacted Environmental Cleaning & Disinfection

The pandemic changed everything, including the way healthcare facilities are cleaned and disinfected. In this article, Infection Preventionist Doe Kley,...