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The CDC's risk-based approach to environmental cleaning provides healthcare facilities with a systematic framework that considers the probability of contamination, patient vulnerability, and potential for exposure.

Healthcare facilities across the United States are navigating a rapidly evolving landscape of medical waste regulations. From state-level overhauls to federal rule adoptions, the requirements for proper medical waste handling have never been more complex.

While much attention is given to how clinical staff handle protected health information, the environmental services team also plays a critical role in maintaining patient privacy and facility compliance.

On January 1, 2026, the Joint Commission rolled out its sweeping Accreditation 360 initiative — a top-to-bottom overhaul that eliminated over 700 redundant requirements and restructured how hospitals, ambulatory centers, and clinics are evaluated for patient safety and compliance.

Supporting first responders and volunteers during the Los Angeles fires with critical N95 mask donations to protect those on the front lines.

From a small family business in 1999 to a trusted partner for healthcare facilities across California.

How Integrated Medical Services maintained essential supply chains for first responders, nursing homes, and hospitals during the pandemic.