Community Hospital and the Community Hospital Health Foundation Partner for New Cleaning Equipment

McCook, Neb. — Community Hospital Health Foundation recently approved funding for a new
Nilfisk Carpet Extractor to support Environmental Services (EVS) operations at Community
Hospital.
The project was funded through a partnership between Community Hospital and the Community
Hospital Health Foundation, with each splitting the cost toward the purchase. The new extractor
replaces an older unit, allowing the department to upgrade equipment while maintaining efficient
operations.
The rider-operated machine will help staff maintain carpeting throughout the facility, including
patient care areas, waiting rooms, hallways, and other public spaces. Designed to sweep and
extract carpets in a single pass, the equipment improves efficiency while reducing physical
strain on staff.
Capable of cleaning up to 18,500 square feet per hour, the extractor offers significant
productivity improvement compared to traditional walk-behind equipment. Its design allows staff
to efficiently care for large, carpeted areas while continuing to meet the daily needs of the
hospital.
EVS plays a vital role in supporting hospital operations and maintaining spaces used by
patients, visitors, employees, and providers. From routine cleaning to managing high-traffic
areas, the department helps ensure the hospital remains safe, clean, and ready to serve the
community. Maintaining carpeting supports infection prevention efforts by removing dirt, debris,
and contaminants from care environments.
The new carpet extractor is part of Community Hospital Health Foundation's ongoing investment
in tools and equipment that support operational excellence, infection prevention, and a safe,
welcoming environment. The equipment will help EVS staff maintain carpeted areas more
efficiently while supporting the long-term upkeep of the hospital's facilities.
About Community Hospital Health Foundation
The Community Hospital Health Foundation is dedicated to securing the future of healthcare in
Southwest Nebraska and Northwest Kansas by raising support for Community Hospital as it

leads our region to a healthier future. By supporting the hospital, the Foundation helps ensure
patients across the region have access to high-quality care close to home.
For more information or to make a meaningful contribution, please call 3083447222 or visit
www.chmccook.org/foundation.