Environmental Services

This Pulse reviews the microbial levels found on common surfaces in the healthcare environment, pathogen persistence, and transmission mechanics, and provides suggestions for effective cleaning and disinfection.

Infection Control Today surveyed infection preventionists regarding their opinions on key issues related to environmental hygiene and surface disinfection. This report presents the survey findings through charts and graphs as a quick snapshot of infection preventionists' perspectives and practices relating to surface cleaning and disinfection.