Hospital services, cold and flu surge
Fast-start EVS support to keep care moving this season
Surge staffing pods, clinical-area cleaning for ORs, isolation and terminal cleans, infection-specific protocols, public-area programs, floor care, air-quality support and ICRA with quality assurance. On site in 24 to 48 hours against a standing PO and time-and-materials rates.
Surge and staffing pods
On-call coverage with a standing PO, T&M rates and 24 to 48 hour arrival
Emergency 24 to 48 hour on-site surge cleaning
Rapid mobilisation for census spikes or events. Pre-approved scope, PPE and chemicals. Same-day supervisor reporting.
ED and observation turnover SWAT
A dedicated team for ED bays and observation. Tracks vacant-to-available minutes. Standardised checklists and close-outs.
Weekend discharge blitz
Clears the discharge backlog for Monday bed access. Pre-scheduled pods with defined outputs. Unit-level metrics in weekly roll-ups.
EVS sick-call coverage
Rapid fill-ins to prevent service gaps. Cross-trained for public, unit and utility tasks. Supervisor check-ins every shift.
Clinical areas
OR, isolation and terminal cleaning aligned with your SOPs
OR turnover assist
Between-case cleaning sequence, end-of-day terminal add-on, documented checklists.
Terminal clean relief
A dedicated team for discharge and transfer terminal cleans. Reduces nursing pull-aways. Room-by-room sign-offs.
Isolation room support
Daily and terminal protocols, signage and supply checks, surface-compatibility safeguards.
Infection-specific protocols
Escalated approaches for C. diff and norovirus periods
C. diff (List K) program
Approved sporicidal products per label. Cloth and mop segregation and laundering. Audit trail with supervisor sign-offs.
Norovirus outbreak intensification
Unit-level frequency increases. Restroom focus with correct dwell times. Daily metrics to IP and EVS leaders.
Public areas and ambulatory
High-visibility programs that patients and staff notice
High-touch rounds plus
Twice daily or more during peaks. Rails, buttons, door hardware, seating. Fluorescent-marker spot checks.
Restroom super-clean
Four times daily service and supply checks. ATP or marker sampling option. QR feedback stickers on request.
Shared-equipment wipe-down loop
Wheelchairs, pumps, cuffs, oximeters. Low-level disinfection per label. Route and completion logs.
Ambulatory and MOB night ops
Two-tech night pods with low turnover for dialysis, urgent care and off-campus clinics. Minimal downtime for providers.
Clinic shot-day support
On-site cleaning during mass-vaccination events. Restroom flips and waste handling. Set-up and tear-down help.
Floor care programs
Scheduled as weekend projects or rolling pilots
VCT and sheet vinyl top-scrub and recoat
Fast gloss reset without a full strip. Low odour, minimal disruption. Before-and-after gloss readings.
No-polish resilient (LVT, urethane)
Manufacturer-aligned care with no finish. Neutral auto-scrub plus periodic deep clean. Protects warranty and appearance.
Rubber and stairwell program
No wax or seal; slip-aware cleaning. Correct pads to avoid abrasion. Quiet after-hours work.
Terrazzo diamond-polish and guard
Mechanical hone and polish without heavy coatings. Lobby clarity restoration. Slip and maintenance guidance.
Restroom tile and grout deep-scrub
Scale and soap removal with rinse extraction. Optional grout sealing. Pairs with a matting audit.
OR floor end-of-day terminal clean
Wet-vac or single-use mop workflow. Edges and under-equipment attention. Documented solution change-outs.
Carpet: encapsulation and extraction rotation
Monthly encapsulation and quarterly extraction. Daily HEPA vacuuming and spot care.
Winter slip-risk matting program
Entrance matting audit and deployment. Spill response and air-mover drying. Signage and inspection SOPs.
Air quality and specialised application
Supplemental measures for crowded public spaces, per product label and facility approval
Portable HEPA plan
Placement mapping for waiting areas. Filter PM schedule and uptime logs. Facilities coordination.
Electrostatic application, where appropriate
Only with label-permitted products. Post-cleaning coverage for large areas. PPE and ventilation controls.
Fogging, by exception
Unoccupied spaces only with label-permitted use. Requires IP and safety approval. Not a substitute for manual cleaning.
ICRA and quality assurance
Dust-contained micro-projects and objective monitoring
ICRA 2.0 micro-projects
Containment cleaning around small repairs and renovations. Negative-air checks and HEPA scrubber wipe-downs. Daily perimeter and final cleans.
QA: ATP and marker audits with dashboards
Monthly ATP or fluorescent-marker snapshots. Weekly audits with client portal visibility. Quarterly business reviews.
Cold and Flu Surge Hospital EVS
Surge staffing pods, clinical-area cleaning, infection protocols, floor care, ICRA and QA
Questions people ask
How fast can a pod be on site?
24 to 48 hours from the call against a standing PO, with the scope, PPE and chemical list pre-approved.
How is surge work billed?
Time-and-materials rates under a standing purchase order, with same-day supervisor reporting and unit-level metrics in weekly roll-ups.
Who leads the pod?
A UFG supervisor with hospital EVS experience, reporting to your EVS and infection-prevention leaders.
Can this become a standing contract?
Yes. Several healthcare accounts started as surge support.
Related pages
Set up surge coverage before the season
A standing PO and a pre-approved scope mean the pod arrives in 24 to 48 hours when census spikes. Tell us the facility and the units.
