this The 2nd Annual Northeast Division Conference and Trade Fair Great success, gathering more 250 Environmental Services (EVS) Leadersindustry suppliers and guest speakers, participated in a focused event Best Practices, Innovation and Future for Electric Vehicles. The trade show is planned and led by the RDO Council, a group of leaders in the Northeastern division of Crothall, dedicated to building consistency across all regions by sharing ideas, learning from each other and maintaining the best results. By using technology and innovation in an intelligent, practical way, they are helping Crothall bring more value to the people we serve.
Based on the momentum of last year’s inauguration, this year’s conference has expanded in scale and influence. The energy in the room is undeniable. Leaders across the organization work with industry experts and suppliers to explore new ways Enhance patient environment, improve infection prevention strategies and drive operational excellence for EVS.
and Strong participation, actionable insights and growing interest from other departmentsthis incident has strengthened Key roles played by EV exist Healthcare quality, safety and efficiency.
Gathering of electric vehicle leaders and industry experts
This year’s event welcomes a group of electric vehicle professionals from the Northeast and trusted supplier partners who share practical solutions in cleaning technology, infection prevention and everyday efficiency. RDO Council – Tom Cuthbertson, Nelson Darrow, Steve Gaynes, Laura Vasconcelos, Devin Walmsley, Mike Hossary, Brendan Scott and Sophia McCrae– On this journey in 2022. Co-chairs Paul Killion and Helena Blat, under Michael Villani, introduced the idea of a senior “road exhibition” to bring directors and above to the meetings aimed at focusing on common purposes and unified goals.
The event was built around us Core pillar: Patient experience, innovation and sustainability, workforce management, prevention and regulatory expertise, caregiver experience, and data-driven solutions. These topics guide each meeting and discussion to ensure that world-class service is consistent with our mission to provide customers, employees and patients.
The event has two purposes: to share the latest information on organizational priorities and to restart the field by strengthening a shared commitment to consistent practices throughout the department.
We have invited a small group of supplier partners whose solutions directly support the work our EV team does every day. They shared insights, answered questions, and helped attendees understand how their tools can make a difference on the frontline. Attendees have the opportunity to explore the trade fair throughout the afternoon and visit throughout the day. The focus of the meeting is to provide teams with practical strategies that can bring them back to their website to strengthen their plans, work more effectively, and stay up to date with evolving EV best practices. The highest meeting isStandardization, innovation and experience”, Proposed by Sophia McCrae;Press Gany's leadership training,” Hosted by the Patient Experience Team; and “Healthcare Digital Update”, Proposed by Karen Hudler, it highlights emerging technologies and provides education on current digital tools to support EV performance and workflow efficiency.
The impact of the event has exceeded the number of attendees. Participating in LinkedIn posts and videos has sparked interest across the companyleaders from the Mid-Atlantic and Southern regions reached out to explore the possibility of hosting similar gatherings to strengthen their electric vehicle plans.
Incredibly seeing so many electric car leaders in one room share their challenges, solutions and successes. Discussions demonstrate the important role of EV in healthcare. ”
– Sophia McCrae, Vice President of Standardization, Innovation and Experience
Key Themes and Takeaway
Throughout the event, speakers and group members talked about Key EV priorities And provide Practical strategies Enhance service delivery.
- Prevent infection and patient safety – Experts discuss evolving cleaning solutions, the latest disinfection techniques, and strategies to prevent healthcare-related infections (HAIS).
- Trade Fair– Supplier displayed Cutting-edge cleaning and monitoring technologyfrom UV disinfection to real-time data tracking tools to improve EV efficiency.
- Customer Panel Discussion– Questions and Answers from leaders from Northeastern clients provide insights into successful strategies and reiterate how to prove A strong EVS program can positively impact patient experience, regulatory compliance and hospital operations.
- Standardization and innovation– Leaders share success stories about how to collaborate across teams and discuss solutions to streamline workflows, optimize staffing models, and address labor challenges in EV.
“The discussion on infection prevention is particularly valuable. Understanding how other teams implement new strategies gives us new ideas to enhance our plans.”
-Michael Hosri,,,,, Senior Director of Action, New York City
One of the biggest gains? Electric vehicles are at the heart of patient safety, and Invest in the right personprocess and technology are crucial to long-term success.
Based on this success
The 2nd Annual Northeast Branch Conference and Trade Fair Emphasizes the important role of environmental services in patient safety, operational efficiency and excellent health care. From cutting-edge innovation to practical strategies, attendees bring valuable insights that can be taken to take action.
As interest across the company grows, the activity is collaboration, leadership and sharing knowledge on how to continuously improve the model of electric vehicles. Whether it’s through enhanced infection prevention, optimizing staffing models or leveraging new technologies, the conversation that begins here will continue to shape the future of our electric vehicle solutions.
Looking to the future
After two years of success behind it, the conference has become a cornerstone of EV leadership, and the event will only continue to grow.
The plan for next year's meeting has begun, with the focus on Expand supplier participation, improve education conferences, and continue to strengthen EV leadership development in various regions.
Michael Villani Excited by how the conference was developing and excited for further growth:
“Imagine that a trade show across the sector brings EV’s thought leaders and industry suppliers from all regions to actively shape the future of environmental services. That’s vision, innovation and collaboration to make meaningful change drives on a large scale.”
