Author Archives: Hemes

Why Cleanliness Is a Clinical Standard, Not a Cosmetic One

Environmental services personnel sanitizing patient bed and equipment

By Gerard H. J. EveillardPublished: December 01 2025 Cleanliness in hospitals has historically been viewed as a housekeeping function—important, but peripheral. Today, healthcare organizations increasingly recognize that environmental hygiene is a core component of clinical excellence. Infections, patient confidence, and regulatory outcomes are all shaped by the daily work of environmental services (EVS) teams. The […]

The Future of Hospital Environmental Services: Where AI Meets Real-World EVS Experience

EVS supervisor reviewing digital inspection results

By Gerard H.J. EveillardPublished: December 01, 2025 In modern healthcare, environmental services (EVS) teams play an essential—but often undervalued—role in patient safety, regulatory compliance, and the overall perception of care quality. While clinical systems have benefited from cutting-edge digital innovation, EVS has traditionally relied on manual processes, subjective inspections, and reactive problem-solving. Today, that reality […]