Healthcare Environmental Services Market Size & Share Analysis - Trends, Drivers, Competitive Landscape, and Forecasts (2024 - 2030)

Healthcare Environmental Services Market Size

Healthcare Environmental Services Market Trends & Drivers

Emergence of Disinfection Robots Leads To Exponential Service Demand Rise

The notable rise in the cases of lethal infections over the past years has cast a shadow on the usage of conventional disinfectants. The technological advancements in cleaning equipment due to such conditions have resulted in the birth of disinfection robots. They are being increasingly adopted as an easier way to instantly disinfect rooms and all kinds of surfaces in a single procedure. Moreover, hospital managements find them appealing due to their automated nature and potential price savings, with the elimination of human janitors.

In particular, the high prevalence of infectious diseases in China has led to the adoption of this technology. For instance, the UVD robots made by UVD Robots ApS, the Tru-D SmartUVC made by Lumalier, and the cleaning bots made by Shanghai-based RMiRob have been widely adopted for the simultaneous disinfection of all the surfaces and rooms at medical centers.

Substantial Boom in Hospital-Acquired Infection (HAI) Incidence To Drive Sector

Nosocomial infections that develop during a patient's hospitalization are known as hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). HAIs are not visible upon admission, but are a significant source of illness and death. These diseases include Clostridium difficile disease, infections of surgical sites, catheter-associated UTIs, hospital-acquired pneumonia, and infections due to ventilators and central lines.

Earlier, in Anglo-American nations, it was thought that contaminated surfaces barely influenced the spread of HAIs. But, the scientific evidence accumulated during various research studies conducted over time altered this perspective. Microorganisms can survive on surfaces for a long time and spread to patients when they come into contact with them directly or indirectly, such as through healthcare professionals' hands. The ongoing studies and results of the previous ones that have highlighted this issue have made healthcare systems more aware of the potential threat of infections from contaminated surfaces, which, in turn, has boosted the growth of the industry.

For instance, 5% to 20% of all the HAI cases in Europe are regarded as external infections. Moreover, these infections are typically challenging to treat, especially if the nosocomial pathogen is multi-drug-resistant. As a result, patients have longer hospital stays, long-term impairment, greater expenses, and an increased risk of morbidity and mortality, due to the antimicrobial resistance of the pathogen. Therefore, medical institutions are using contract-based healthcare environmental services as part of their infection prevention & control strategies, in order to uphold high standards for infection control on their premises, in light of the rising occurrence of HAIs.

In addition, the coronavirus pandemic has created unheard-of obstacles in hospital infection control. Throughout the period, hospitals were immensely pressurized by the rising patient numbers and their acuity levels, surging cases of comorbidities, and increasing HAI prevalence due to the extensive medical device usage, which was made worse by disinfection staff and supplies shortages.

Healthcare Environmental Services Market Analysis

Janitorial/Core Cleaning Category To Account for Larger Share

The janitorial/core cleaning category held the larger share, around 60%, in 2022, and it is expected to maintain its dominance in the coming years. The growth can be credited to the substantial demand for healthcare settings to be regularly cleaned and disinfected, because of the growth in the count of patient admissions, which has raised the risk of HAIs. These services are also in high demand because cleaning has always been a labor-intensive chore, and it is generally preferred to hire a professional to perform it.

In addition, the demand for this service is expanding due to the growing patient health and hygiene concerns, as well as the increasing prevalence of airborne illnesses. Moreover, to achieve higher efficiency and ease of management, most healthcare institutions choose to hire external service providers.

Further, over the projection period, the demand for these services is set to be driven by the booming trend of green cleaning. In this context, the growing awareness of hygiene and wellbeing among individuals, in order to ensure good health, is a key driving factor. The floors of medical institutions are mopped on a daily basis, often multiple times a day. Due to their knowledge of cleaning techniques and supplies, external janitorial service providers also frequently produce better outcomes than internal workers. External janitors have additional training in services including the routine upkeep of machinery, floor, and other fixtures, and hiring them is quite affordable. This offers profitable chances for market expansion.

The enhanced cleaning technology is set to witness the higher CAGR, over 8%, during the prediction period. This can be attributed to the fact that the effectiveness of conventional, manual cleaning and disinfection methods may not be enough, as the extent to which bacteria are eliminated can vary depending on the type of surface being cleaned. Moreover, the improper usage of wipes may not result in the proper cleaning of the surfaces, while the usage of wipes without enough antimicrobial activity may result in inadequate surface disinfection and, as a result, allow the germs to transfer from one surface to another.

On top of that, the contamination or over-dilution of disinfectant solutions is pushing the medical sector toward the novel technology. As a result, there has been a significant rise in the usage of electrostatic sprayers to disinfect areas. For instance, the CSP1 professional sprayer by Cloudstatic optimizes the use of chemical products and makes them more effective in preventing the spread of pathogens and contaminants from surfaces.

Acute-Care Facilities To Witness Fastest Growth during Forecast Period

During the projection period, the category of acute-care facilities is expected to advance at the greatest CAGR, around 10%. The rate of outsourcing environmental management services by acute-care institutions, which include different kinds of full-fledged hospitals, has increased significantly in recent years. This is because stricter infection control procedures have been implemented as a result of the increase in the HAI incidence in various healthcare settings.

Regional Analysis

North America To Dominate Industry

North America is projected to maintain its dominance, by holding a revenue share of around 45% in 2030, globally. This is because of the presence of the top players, advanced healthcare ecosystem, advantageous reimbursement policies, and increasing emphasis on enhancing the standard of patient care in this region. Furthermore, numerous technological enhancements happen in the medical sector of this region every year, which will further contribute toward the overall success of the industry here.

Europe is predicted to account for a significant share as well, because of the notable geriatric population in this continent. As per a study, 20.8% of the EU citizens were 65 years of age or older in 2021. Older people are more susceptible to chronic as well as infectious conditions, therefore require hospitalization and surgeries, which will act as a key contributor for the industry.

Market Breakdown

The report analyzes the impact of the major drivers and restraints on the healthcare environmental services industry, to offer accurate market estimations for 2019–2030.

Based on Type

• Janitorial Cleaning Services
  • Infection control & prevention
  • Specialized cleaning
  • Infection control & prevention consultation
• Enhanced Cleaning Technology
  • Front-of-house cleaning and brand experience

Based on Facility Type

• Acute-Care
  • Hospitals
  • Military hospitals
  • Children's hospitals
  • Ambulatory surgery centers
  • Academic medical institutes
• Post-Acute-Care
  • Long-term acute facilities
  • Skilled nursing Facilities
• Non-Acute Care
  • Physician office & clinics

Geographical Analysis

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • U.K
  •  France
  • Italy
  • Spain
• Asia-Pacific
  • Japan
  • China
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
• Middle East and Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • U.A.E.

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