Event Format

Webinar

Date

Tue, Sep 08, 2026, 01:00 PM CDT – Tue, Sep 08, 2026, 02:00 PM CDT

Cost

Members: Free | Non-Members: Free

Type

Sponsored Webinars

Event Host

Contact Information

312-422-3860

Open To

Members and Non-members

Description

This webinar will explore practical approaches EVS leaders can use to improve consistency and quality in environments where microbial load quickly rebounds.

Environmental Services teams carry one of the most demanding operational responsibilities in healthcare. Every shift brings pressure to turn rooms quickly, maintain compliance with cleaning and disinfection standards, manage staffing shortages, and ensure new team members are trained and performing consistently. 

At the same time, pathogens continue to rebound and accumulate in occupied spaces, increasing the microbial burden between cleaning rounds and the risk of healthcare associated infections (HAIs).

Join to learn practical insights:

  • How microbial load accumulates between manual cleaning events and its impact on room readiness.
  • Staffing shortages and turnover contribute to variability in cleaning outcomes.
  • Training and competency pressures add complexity yet do not improve what happens between cleaning cycles.
  • Documentation and compliance requirements increase workload and influence EVS performance in regulated care environments.
  • DHP® technology, a method for continuous pathogen control for occupied spaces that doesn’t disrupt workflows.

Speakers:

Mike Short, BBA, MBA, CHSP Administrative Director, Facility Support Services Mike brings more than 42 years of experience across Environmental Services, Linen Services, Facility Services, Project Management, Safety, Security, and Emergency Preparedness. 

Mike’s career has been grounded in operational excellence and a steadfast commitment to creating safe, reliable environments for patients, employees, and visitors. His professional background reflects deep expertise in safety management, emergency preparedness, and system-level operations. His leadership has focused on building reliable processes that reduce risk, improve response readiness, and support continuity of care, particularly in high-risk and high-stakes environments.

Member: $0.00
Non-Member: $0.00

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