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October 26, 2026
How Healthcare Environmental Services Have Changed Over the Last 50 Years
Healthcare environmental services have evolved from labor-intensive cleaning routines into specialized, evidence-informed programs designed to reduce infection risks, protect staff, and use resources more efficiently. Advances in cleaning materials, disinfectants, equipment, safety…

October 23, 2026
Large Quantity Generator hospitals in Washington State
Running dangerous waste compliance at a Washington State hospital is complicated. The regulations are strict, the paperwork is detailed, and Ecology inspections are unannounced. One missed requirement can mean per-day penalties and…

October 23, 2026
Who Cleans the Equipment? The Question That Can Break Infection Prevention
A hospital room can be cleaned correctly and still have an infection-prevention gap sitting right beside the bed. It may be a blood-pressure cuff, IV pump, TV control or bed call device.…