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CDC immunization report finds declines in 5 childhood vaccines by age 2
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention March 26 released a report on U.S. child vaccination coverage by age 2. The report found that coverage was similar among children born from 2021-2022 with those born in 2019-2020 but noted decreases for five vaccines.
Utah measles outbreak grows to 486 cases as U.S. total approaches 1,600
A measles outbreak in Utah is now at 486 cases, with 107 reported in the last three weeks, according to data from the state’s Department of Health and Human Services.
Ecolab Resource: Best Practices for Cleaning and Disinfecting
These resources, in partnership with Ecolab, demonstrate best practices and rules for cleaning and disinfecting in health care environmental services.
Strategies to nudge hand-hygiene compliance
Three studies give helpful insight on how to influence better hand-hygiene habits
Hospital Biofilms | Webinar (Sponsored by Cintas)
Discover how clearer communication, consistent signage, and stronger collaboration between EVS and risk management can significantly reduce the risks EVS professionals face when working in isolation rooms or with infectious patients.
Tag, You're Clean: Improving Disinfectant Recall for Equipment
In this session, participants will learn how to tag equipment with visual cues indicating the appropriate disinfectant per the manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFU) and will be able to describe how Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles, multidisciplinary collaboration, and just-in-time education can be used to implement and evaluate a disinfection tagging intervention on clinical units at their facility.
CDC reports measles cases near 1,500 nationally; South Carolina outbreak continues
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced today that there are now 1,487 confirmed measles cases nationwide so far
Current flu vaccine found to be 30% effective in reducing adult hospitalizations, 41% for children
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a report March 12 on the effectiveness of the flu vaccine for the 2025-2026 flu season, finding that it reduced the risk of medical visits 22%-34% and hospitalizations by 30% for all adults.
AHE Exchange Conference for Hospital EVS Leaders and Professionals
The AHE Education & Solution Summit is the best event for health care environmental services leaders. Learn and network with other hospital EVS professionals.
U.S. Hospitals and Health Systems Enhance Patient Safety
Hospitals and health systems across the nation are implementing innovative programs to connect with their communities and enhance patient safety.