UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center, based in Haymarket, VA, has been awarded the distinction of being one of the cleanest hospitals in the United States. This recognition was bestowed upon the medical center by Becker’s Hospital Review, a prestigious publication that holds substantial authority in the healthcare sector. The list includes 374 hospitals across the country, all of which earned a five-star rating for cleanliness. The ratings are based on the Five-Star Quality Rating System, developed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Data for this system is sourced from the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey. This acknowledgment is a testament to the hospital’s commitment to safety, high-quality, and patient-focused care.
The Environmental Services (EVS) team at the hospital plays a critical role in assuring a safe, sanitary, and healthy environment across the hospital premises. Tasks under their purview include rigorous cleaning, disinfection, and sanitization of patient rooms, clinical areas, and public spaces. The EVS team aids in preventing the spread of infectious diseases while ensuring adherence to health and safety standards. Their efforts support patient care by setting up a welcoming, clean environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
As Camille White, director of EVS at UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center, states, those ratings are a reflection of the unwavering dedication and diligence of EVS teams across the country. Their compassion, attention to detail, and commitment to infection prevention are instrumental in delivering secure, superior care each day. They are indeed the unsung heroes of the healthcare system.
Amanda Welch, vice president and chief operating officer, UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center, adds that these five-star ratings validate the hospitals’ commitment to providing a safe, sanitary, and inviting setting for patients and families. The EVS team embodies the center’s core values of safety, professionalism, and excellence, setting up an environment that promotes healing and respect.
Source: https://newsroom.uvahealth.com/2025/05/02/uva-health-haymarket-cleanest-hospitals-2025/