Aramark Healthcare+ has recently been honored for its outstanding achievements in environmental services (EVS), a critical component of healthcare operations that ensures the cleanliness and safety of medical facilities. This recognition underscores the company’s commitment to enhancing patient care through innovative and effective EVS practices.
Aramark Healthcare+ has been at the forefront of integrating advanced technologies and evidence-based practices to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and improve overall patient satisfaction. Their comprehensive approach includes the use of autonomous cleaning robots, IoT-driven data analytics, and rigorous sanitation protocols, all aimed at creating a safer and more efficient healthcare environment.
The company’s dedication to excellence in EVS has not only improved patient outcomes but also streamlined operations, resulting in significant cost savings for healthcare institutions. By partnering with industry leaders, Aramark Healthcare+ has developed robust quality assurance programs that standardize hygiene practices and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Aramark Healthcare+'s success in EVS is a testament to its strategic focus on technology, staff training, and operational efficiency, making it a trusted partner for healthcare facilities across the nation.
“At Aramark Healthcare+, we believe that every individual makes a difference,” said Bart Kaericher, President and CEO of Aramark Healthcare+. “This ‘everybody impacts’ mentality means each employee plays a crucial role in promoting patient wellbeing. Our EVS specialists are the unsung heroes who work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure a clean and safe environment for patients and visitors alike.”
Recently, 14 Aramark Healthcare+ EVS locations were named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s report of the 350 Cleanest Hospitals for 2024. This national, standardized survey of hospital patients about their experience during a recent inpatient hospital stay highlights the exceptional cleanliness and safety standards. The recognized hospitals that Aramark serves include:
Northeast Region
- New York: Wyoming County Community Hospital
Mid-Atlantic/South Region
- Georgia: Northside Hospital Cherokee
- Georgia: Northside Hospital Duluth
- North Carolina: Cape Fear Valley Hoke Hospital
- North Carolina: Stanly Regional Medical Center (Albemarle) – Part of the Atrium Health umbrella
- Virginia: Page Memorial Hospital (Luray) – Valley Health
- West Virginia: Valley Health War Memorial Hospital (Berkeley Springs)
Central Region
- Illinois: Illinois Community Hospital
- Illinois: Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital
- Ohio: Fulton County Health Center
Baylor, Scott & White Region
- Baylor, Scott & White in Pflugerville
- Baylor, Scott & White in Marble Falls
- Baylor, Scott & White in Waxahachie
- Baylor, Scott & White Heart Hospital in Denton
In healthcare, food safety is paramount. It goes beyond mere compliance with standards and regulations; it is about safeguarding the well-being of every customer. Aramark Healthcare+ managers conduct Food Safety Quality Assurance (FSQA) audits that are measured by a score. The scoring method used is “count up from zero” where zero is a perfect score (no food safety violations) and point values accumulate as line items are cited. Launched in 2024, this internal food safety audit program revolutionizes how Aramark Healthcare+ assesses its food safety practices, prepares Aramark teams for external food safety audits, and creates a culture of food safety.
The following Aramark Healthcare+ locations were inspected by third-party partner, Steritech, and achieved Steritech Platinum Food Safety Award scores, indicating zero food safety violations.
- Albany Medical Center South Clinical Campus Café
- Albany Medical Center (Broadway) Café
- Baylor Scott & White Health Brenham Retail/Café
- Baylor Scott & White Health Heart & Vascular
- Baylor Scott & White Health Marble Falls
- Baylor Scott & White Health Memorial Doctors Dining
- University Medical Center Lubbock Retail
- North Broward Medical Center
- Phoebe Sumter Medical Center
- Story County Medical Center
“These recent recognitions are a testament to the Aramark Healthcare+ team’s dedication to providing a safe environment for our customers and demonstrate our commitment to Target Zero – No Harm to People or the Environment,” said Kaericher. “I want to extend my personal thanks to our Healthcare+ EVS and food safety teammates for all you do—each and every day—to safeguard patients, their families, hospital caregivers, staff, and visitors at our locations across the country.”
For more information on Aramark Healthcare+'s environmental services and their impact on healthcare, visit aramark.com.
