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Protecta: Hospital environmental cleaning services

Sodexo delivers comprehensive environmental services that improve the entire experience around cleanliness by reducing infection-related risk, supporting operational efficiency and helping create safer environments for patients, visitors and staff. 

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What is Protecta?

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Protecta

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    Training that raises quality

    Holistic and robust training helps our teams connect to your mission while operating at the highest level of service across technical quality, compliance, safety and leadership. Communications skills and engagement training support a stronger patient experience.

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    Consistency through standardization

    Protecta standardizes cleaning through a foundational 7-step protocol and carefully selected products designed for effective disinfection, soil and biofilm removal and surface compatibility, helping minimize pathogen transmission and support patient and staff safety.

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    Technology that drives efficiency

    Protecta uses digital workforce tools and robotics to strengthen daily operations, from scheduling and training to QA, task management and performance visibility. Centralized data and AI-driven insights help teams improve efficiency, quality and service delivery over time.

Hospital environmental services delivered through Protecta

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Patient and clinical area cleaning 

Evidence-basedcleaninganddisinfectionprotocolshelpsupportpatientsafety,reduceinfection-relatedriskandcreatepositivecareenvironments.

Public space cleaning

Maintainwelcomingandhygienicenvironmentsacrosslobbies,waitingrooms,corridorsandsharedhealthcarespaces.

Terminal and discharge cleaning

Specializedcleaningproceduressupportroomturnoverwhilehelpingreducepathogentransmissionbetweenpatientstays.

High-touch surface disinfection

Targeteddisinfectionoffrequentlytouchedsurfaceshelpsstrengtheninfectionpreventioneffortsthroughoutthefacility.

A proven approach to reducing healthcare-associated infections across your health system

Protecta by Sodexo takes an integrated, evidence-based approach to environmental infection prevention. Learn how participating hospitals saw meaningful reductions in C. difficile rates.

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    Periodic floor care

    From public spaces and patient corridors to high-traffic healthcare environments, specialized floor care programs help maintain safety, appearance and cleanliness while supporting a positive patient experience and regulatory readiness.
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    Laundry and linen management

    Almost 90% of hospital linens are not used to their full potential. Sodexo combines advanced tracking technology, proven processes and high safety standards to reduce waste, optimize utilization and lower operational costs.
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    Patient transport

    Efficient patient movement is critical to both safety and throughput. Sodexo's patient transport services help improve flow throughout the facility, increase operational efficiency and allow clinical teams to focus on delivering care.
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    Service response center

    A centralized Service Response Center integrates support services through shared systems and coordinated workflows. The result is fewer delays, reduced operational risk and improved satisfaction across the healthcare environment.

Protect patients. Reduce costs. Strengthen your reputation.

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Guide to reducing hospital-acquired infections

HAI reporting lags behind real progress. Learn how to act now before penalties and reputation damage have time to compound the impact.

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Protecta delivers predictability and cost avoidance

See how Sodexo's Protecta program helped ECU Health reduce C. diff cases, boost staff confidence and achieve more than $314,000 in cost avoidance. 

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The power of standardized cleaning protocols

Discover best practices for standardized cleaning protocols, surveillance and staff education from infection prevention experts.

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Transforming EVS from the ground up

See how rebuilding culture and empowering teams re-established trust in EVS and drove the consistent, high-quality operations hospitals depend on.

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