A hospital is not just a place of care, hope and recovery. When you pass through its entrance, you come into contact with a complex and diverse microcosm in which you are forced to also deal with an environment that consists not only of an operating room or a doctor’s office, but also corridors, offices, toilets, dressing rooms. In fact, they all contribute to conveying a sense of safety, hygiene, care and well-being. Therefore, in this very small world, cleaning companies play an important role in providing a healthy environment for patients and medical staff, preventing infections and improving well-being. Therefore, the growth in the number of hospitals, clinics, RSAs and inpatient settings is in line with the increasing demand for professional, certified and sustainable cleaning companies. Therefore, the value of hospital cleaning in Italy fluctuates between one and two billion euros, a large part of the global cleaning sector estimated at seven billion euros. A sector that as a whole employs more than 466,000 people. Hospital sanitation and disinfection play an important role: restoring a healthy and sanitized environment will improve the lives of doctors and patients and ensure safety and well-being.
“Cleaning services in hospital environments have unique characteristics, as they must respect very high standards of hygiene and guarantee its protection in a very sensitive context”, emphasizes Gabriele Scotti, vice president of Vivenda Spa, a company belonging to the La Cascina Consortium that specializes in global services. «Daily cleaning management involves multiple areas, including operating rooms, inpatient departments, emergency areas and support services. Each surface, object, or piece of equipment requires special attention, and the use of specific products and techniques is essential to avoid cross-contamination and nosocomial infections.”
Given the refinement of this service, Vivenda Spa is committed to two areas: on the one hand the use of EU Ecolabel products and machines with low environmental impact, on the other hand the continuous training of staff. «The large number of detergents, disinfectants and disposable materials commonly used, continues Gabriele Scotti, has increased awareness of the need to reduce the environmental impact of our work. Therefore, we adopt more environmentally friendly solutions such as biodegradable detergents, low-consumption sanitation systems and environmentally friendly certified products without compromising hygienic effectiveness.”
Vivenda Spa management has a strong belief that properly managing hospital cleaning will have a direct impact on the entire facility, staff and patients: a clean and sanitized environment helps contain the spread of infections, reduces hospital stays and improves the recovery process. A hygienic and perfect environment also transmits a sense of security and comfort to patients, thereby increasing the sense of well-being during the treatment process. For medical and health personnel, quality cleaning is a fundamental requirement to carry out their activities in optimal conditions. The peace of mind of working in a safe environment free from the risk of contamination allows you to concentrate more on your tasks, increasing the effectiveness of treatment.
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High-quality and sustainable cleaning practices reduce long-term costs, minimize environmental impacts and strengthen the image of the facility, making it an example of responsibility and innovation in the healthcare sector.”
