Healthcare and Aged Care are of the most specialised and highly regulated sectors in the cleaning and facilities industry. Success requires far more than technical cleaning knowledge—it demands an understanding of infection prevention, patient safety, healthcare procurement, workforce capability, compliance obligations and operational risk.
The healthcare market presents one of the most stable and high-growth opportunities for building services contractors—but it also comes with unique standards, risks, and expectations that can’t be approached like traditional commercial cleaning.
This session dives into one of the most pressing questions facing product manufacturers today—how can we work more effectively with regulatory agencies like the EPA and FDA to bring innovation to market and ensure compliance?
At the 2026 Healthcare Surfaces Summit, ISSA Healthcare proudly unveiled the Healthcare Environmental Hygiene Professional (HEHP) Certification Program—the first of its kind in the industry. Developed based on voice of the customer and created in collaboration with Infection Prevention, Environmental Services (EVS), Nursing, and Building Service Contractors (BSC), this groundbreaking program elevates EVS from a support function to a strategic infection prevention asset.
Couldn’t make it to the Healthcare Surfaces Summit? Or want to keep the momentum going? Don’t miss this lively follow-up session where our experts break down the biggest takeaways, next steps, and action plans shaping the future of surface safety and infection prevention.
In healthcare environments, some of the greatest threats to patient and resident safety are the ones we cannot see. Biofilms - complex, resilient communities of microorganisms form on surfaces, equipment, drains, touchpoints and even within water systems.
Healthcare environments demand far more than standard cleaning practices. This webinar explores why healthcare cleaning is a specialised discipline, highlighting the critical nuances that set it apart from conventional cleaning approaches.
The state of Texas does everything BIG. San Antonio will host its CEU dinner symposium on May 1, 2026. Do not miss your chance to learn the most up-to-date information and useful tools to help distance you from the competition and provide you with the education and opportunities you need to grow.
Join us for a special edition of Q&A with the Experts in Healthcare, where solutions and innovation meet healthcare surfaces. This interactive town hall will bring together leading manufacturers with innovative surface technologies and clinicians who navigate the real‑world, often unanticipated challenges of adopting new products and systems in healthcare environments.
This April, the world’s leading cleaning and hygiene event returns with a larger show floor, more exhibitors, and brand-new Experience Centers. Amsterdam once again becomes the global hub where innovation meets interaction. And this year, your visit can go beyond the show: combine it with exclusive weekend deals and explore springtime highlights like Keukenhof.
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