ISSA Healthcare Frequently Asked Questions

ISSA Healthcare Frequently Asked Questions2026-08-05T09:22:22-05:00

ISSA Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ISSA Healthcare?2026-07-29T06:25:20-05:00

ISSA Healthcare is a division of ISSA focused on advancing environmental hygiene and infection prevention in healthcare environments through education, collaboration, research, and industry initiatives.

How does ISSA Healthcare support hospitals and healthcare facilities?2026-07-29T06:25:39-05:00

ISSA Healthcare provides education and training programs, environmental hygiene resources, industry collaboration, research initiatives, and events that help healthcare facilities strengthen infection prevention practices.

Do healthcare professionals have to be ISSA members to participate in programs or events?2026-07-29T06:31:47-05:00

Membership is not always required to participate, but ISSA members often receive discounted pricing, access to additional resources, and expanded networking opportunities.

What types of education programs are available?2026-07-29T06:32:01-05:00

ISSA Healthcare offers online learning courses, webinars, training programs, and educational resources focused on environmental hygiene and infection prevention.

Are there certifications related to healthcare environmental hygiene?2026-07-29T06:32:14-05:00

Yes. ISSA Healthcare is developing certification programs focused on healthcare environmental hygiene practices and infection prevention.

What training opportunities are available for EVS teams?2026-07-29T06:32:25-05:00

ISSA Healthcare offers training programs designed for Environmental Services (EVS) teams to strengthen cleaning protocols, disinfection practices, and collaboration with infection prevention teams.

What is the Healthcare Surfaces Summit?2026-07-29T06:32:38-05:00

The Healthcare Surfaces Summit brings together healthcare professionals, environmental services leaders, infection prevention specialists, and industry experts to collaborate on improving healthcare surface hygiene and patient safety.

Where is the Healthcare Surfaces Summit held?2026-07-29T06:32:50-05:00

The summit takes place at ISSA Headquarters in Rosemont, Illinois.

What is ISSA Show North America?2026-07-29T06:33:00-05:00

ISSA Show North America is a major industry event that brings together professionals from the cleaning and healthcare sectors for education, networking, and innovation.

What are the Housekeeping Olympics?2026-07-29T06:33:14-05:00

The IEHA Housekeeping Olympics is a featured competition during ISSA Show North America that celebrates environmental services and housekeeping professionals through skill-based challenges.

Are there sponsorship opportunities available?2026-07-29T06:33:42-05:00

Yes. Organizations can sponsor events, educational programs, and industry initiatives to increase visibility and engagement within the healthcare sector.

What organizations collaborate with ISSA Healthcare?2026-07-29T06:33:54-05:00

ISSA Healthcare collaborates with industry organizations such as HESI (Healthcare Environmental Services Initiative) and APIC (Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology).

How can building service contractors (BSCs) get involved?2026-07-29T06:34:03-05:00

BSCs can participate in education programs, certification pathways, and events that help them expand into healthcare cleaning and better understand infection prevention requirements.

What resources are available beyond training programs?2026-07-29T06:34:18-05:00

ISSA Healthcare offers podcasts, YouTube educational content, newsletters, Q&A sessions with industry experts, case studies, and a research library.

What types of professionals participate in ISSA Healthcare initiatives?2026-07-29T06:34:30-05:00

Participants include EVS leaders, infection prevention professionals, healthcare administrators, researchers, manufacturers, and service providers.

How can organizations participate in events?2026-07-29T06:35:02-05:00

Organizations can attend events, speak at educational sessions, collaborate on initiatives, or sponsor programs.

What are the benefits of joining ISSA Healthcare?2026-07-29T06:35:11-05:00

Membership provides access to industry collaboration, educational resources, networking opportunities, and participation in healthcare initiatives.

How can someone stay informed about ISSA Healthcare activities?2026-07-29T06:35:24-05:00

Professionals can subscribe to newsletters, follow educational content, attend events, and engage with industry resources.

What types of challenges does ISSA Healthcare help address?2026-07-29T06:35:37-05:00

ISSA Healthcare helps address challenges related to environmental hygiene, surface contamination, infection prevention, training gaps, and collaboration between healthcare teams.

How can organizations start engaging with ISSA Healthcare?2026-07-29T06:35:50-05:00

Organizations can begin by attending events, participating in education programs, exploring membership opportunities, or connecting with the ISSA Healthcare team.