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Healthcare
Stop the chain of infection.
Concerned about Healthcare Acquired Infections(HAIs) at your facility?
What about improving your facilities cleanliness rankings in consumer assesments?
We work with all types of healthcare providers; from dialysis centers and clinics to surgery centers, medical and dental clinics and more. While each facility has its own specific needs, one goal remains the same: protecting the health and safety of both patients and staff.
Environmental Services serve as the frontline defense.
Effective infection control in hospitals and surgical centers starts with a strong Environmental Services (EVS) program. While proper cleaning practices are essential for maintaining a healthy environment, many overlook the critical role communication plays in preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Without a dedicated team focused on patient safety, accountability can be lost. We believe that collaboration between hospitals and EVS teams is vital to establish cleaning standards that are both practical and impactful.
Preventing the spread of infection is as much our priority as it is yours.
We’re equally committed to helping you cut costs and minimize waste. Our team is expertly trained in patient room sanitation, equipment operation, chemical handling, blood borne pathogen protocols, and proper disposal of medical and biohazardous waste. We collaborate closely with your facility to design a customized cleaning strategy that’s both safe and effective, creating an environment your patients will see and feel the difference in.
Healthcare Facilities We Work With.
Hemodialysis patients face a high risk of infection due to the frequent use of catheters and needles during treatment. While disinfecting commonly used equipment is essential, its effectiveness depends heavily on the cleanliness of the surrounding environment. Maintaining a clean and sanitized facility is critical to ensuring patient safety. Bringing in professional cleaning services helps reduce distractions that can lead to medication errors and patient falls; both of which are significant contributors to infections in dialysis centers.
Healthcare acquired infections (HAIs) are no longer limited to hospital settings. In recent years, several outbreaks have been traced back to outpatient facilities, often due to lapses in following established infection prevention protocols. Properly cleaning a surgical center requires specialized training, experience, and the use of appropriate equipment which far exceeds the scope of standard janitorial services. The ReadyPro Cleaning System is designed to meet these challenges with specialized training, infection control protocols, hospital-grade disinfectants, advanced equipment, and a strong emphasis on disinfecting high-touch surfaces to maintain a safe and sanitary environment for both patients and staff.
Urgent care facilities are exposed to a wide variety of pathogens each day due to the steady stream of patients seeking treatment for everything from minor injuries to contagious illnesses. While cold and flu viruses can survive on surfaces for several seconds to 48 hours, certain bacteria can live for months, making thorough and regular cleaning essential to infection prevention.
Although Medical and Dental clinics may not be held to the same compliance standards as surgical centers or hospitals, patient and staff safety is still imperative. Proper cleaning methods play a vital role in preventing healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) by stopping the spread of harmful pathogens. Adhering to approved cleaning protocols ensures compliance with regulations set by organizations such as OSHA, CDC, and the EPA, helping facilities avoid fines and legal issues. These practices also protect the health and safety of both clinical and cleaning staff by reducing their exposure to infectious agents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hospital-grade disinfectants are designed to clean and sanitize surfaces while effectively lowering the risk of infection. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines a hospital-grade disinfectant as one that can eliminate three key types of pathogens: Staph, Pseudomonas, and Salmonella. These pathogens represent the broad spectrum of microbes that disinfectants must target to meet the standards required in hospitals and healthcare settings.
The standard for “clean” in medical facilities is vastly different from that of a typical office environment. Hospitals and surgery centers are continuously exposed to a wide range of pathogens and house patients with weakened immune systems, making them especially vulnerable to infection. This makes it critical to not only clean, but also thoroughly disinfect high-touch surfaces to reduce the risk of illness and healthcare-associated infections. While office spaces may only need periodic cleaning, hospitals and surgery centers often require more frequent attention to maintain a safe and sanitary environment for patients and staff members.
Depending on the facility’s rules and regulations, our employees are required to pass two step TB testing, a physical clearance, drug testing and background checks before they receive clearance to work in any healthcare setting. If immunization records are needed, we are happy to provide them. While they are cleaning, our staff is required to use appropriate PPE per regulations. Each member is equipped with a list of checkpoints that must be disinfected to ensure no surface is missed.