The scientific poster, “DICE: Seeing the Unseen,” was authored by Koenig and colleagues. Antibiotic resistance is a major global threat, identified by the World Health Organization as one of the top ten public health risks. To combat this, reducing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) is crucial, with effective environmental hygiene being essential to slow resistance and protect patients. The DICE system — Detect, Identify, Correct, Educate — offers a technology-enabled approach to prevention infection, designed for both routine management and crisis situations like pandemics. DICE’s constant monitoring enables rapid interventions and evidence-based reporting for regulatory compliance and patient safety.

The scientific poster, “The Environmental Services Optimization Playbook (EvSOP) Project,” was authored by Jett, et al. The Environmental Services Optimization Project (EvSOP) is a collaborative initiative dedicated to elevating the role of Environmental Services (EVS) in healthcare infection prevention. Founded in 2016 by members of the San Francisco Bay Area chapter of APIC, EvSOP© emerged from a shared recognition: that patient safety begins with a hygienic environment, and that EVS professionals are essential partners in achieving it. EvSOP bridges the gap between infection prevention and environmental services through a multidisciplinary approach rooted in science, teamwork, and respect. Our flagship resource—the EvSOP© Playbook—is a do-it-yourself performance improvement guide designed to help healthcare facilities assess current practices, implement evidence-based interventions, and sustain gains over time. Advancing infection prevention through science-based cleaning, training, and collaboration.

The scientific poster, “The Value of a Hospital Onsite-Generated Disinfectant and Cleaner,” was authored by Koenig, et al. Ensuring the safety of patients and healthcare staff requires a clinical environment that is free from infection risks and chemical hazards. The selection of disinfectants and cleaners plays a crucial role in achieving this objective. Traditional disinfectants and cleaners can be harsh on humans, surfaces, and the environment. To address this concern, innovative electrolyzed water technology has emerged (hypochlorous acid and sodium hydroxide), offering a powerful-yet-safe, simple, sustainable, and effective disinfectant/cleaner on demand.