HealthCare Cleaning Success: EVS Leader's Guide to Infection Prevention, Compliance, and Team Excellence

Healthcare environments demand more than a clean appearance, they require life-saving precision. Healthcare Cleaning Success, Second Edition is the definitive guide for Environmental Services (EVS) and Housekeeping professionals who are committed to protecting patients, staff, and communities through exceptional cleaning and disinfection practices.Fully updated for 2026, this second edition reflects the sweeping changes that have reshaped the field since the original publication, from the COVID-19 pandemic's lasting impact on EVS practice to major regulatory updates from The Joint Commission, the CDC, OSHA, and CMS. New chapters cover advanced disinfection technologies, environmental sustainability and green cleaning, leadership and operations, patient experience, and supervisor support and mentorship.Whether you are a frontline EVS technician, a department supervisor, or a healthcare facility manager, this book gives you the tools to: - Master infection control protocols and break the chain of healthcare-associated infections- Navigate the 2026 regulatory landscape, including TJC's Accreditation 360 and the CDC's six-element framework for environmental cleaning- Use PPE correctly, including proper donning and doffing procedures for isolation rooms- Apply detailed, step-by-step cleaning procedures for every area of a healthcare facility- Lead and mentor your team with confidence, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and elevate the professional standing of EVSThis is more than a procedures manual. It is a call to pride, purpose, and professionalism for the people on the front lines of patient safety every day.Always follow your facility's specific policies and regulatory requirements.