Innovations for the Field

CDC works with implementers and partners to monitor and evaluate new water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) technologies and innovations for healthcare facilities. The WASH challenges in healthcare facilities, especially in resource-limited settings, often require new or adaptive plans, products, or systems to adapt ‘community WASH’ approaches to the healthcare facility environment. CDC uses mixed-methods expertise—including epidemiology, laboratory methods, and behavioral science—to conduct rigorous evaluations in global settings. These evaluations fill critical evidence gaps, providing implementers and local, regional, and national beneficiaries with objective evaluations to inform policy and improve public health.