{"id":8411,"date":"2025-09-23T15:10:57","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T15:10:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medical-article.com\/?p=8411"},"modified":"2025-09-23T15:10:57","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T15:10:57","slug":"extending-care-beyond-the-hospital-walls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medical-article.com\/?p=8411","title":{"rendered":"Extending Care Beyond the Hospital Walls"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fighting cancer is hard enough. Everyone deserves to heal in a clean, peaceful space.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

How <\/em>one Crothall team is bringing comfort and control to patients in treatment<\/em><\/p>\n

When you\u2019re in the middle of treatment for gynecologic cancer, even simple things like cleaning your home or apartment can feel impossible.<\/p>\n

\u201cBecause I was mentally foggy from chemo, I didn\u2019t have the strength,\u201d<\/em> Diane, one of the first patients in the program, explained. \u201cTheir care and respect made me feel less overwhelmed.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n

That\u2019s where the Woman-to-Woman Cleaning program steps in.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The program began when Woman-to-Woman, a national nonprofit supporting patients with gynecologic cancers, received a grant to fund supportive services for women undergoing treatment. Housecleaning was one of the most immediate needs identified. Mount Sinai Hospital\u2019s EVS team, staffed and supported by Crothall Healthcare, responded by providing trusted, hospital-trained cleaning professionals who could extend their care into the home.<\/p>\n

Team members like EVS director Benjamin Colon and assistant director Idolca Cepeda were among the first to step forward, bringing the same care and attention they deliver every day inside the hospital to the homes of patients in treatment. They were soon joined by housekeepers Katty Lantigua and Cindy Diaz, more team members eager to make a difference.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe didn\u2019t hesitate,\u201d Idolca shares, \u201cWe were all anxious to start helping as soon as we heard about the program.\u201d<\/p>\n

Support shaped by comfort and choice<\/strong><\/p>\n

Each part of the cleaning program was built to support patients on their terms. Each patient reviews a set of profiles and selects the housekeeper and supervisor that best fits their needs. That choice matters. It provides something often lost during cancer treatment\u2014control.<\/p>\n

For Diane, the team\u2019s respect and care stood out most.<\/p>\n\n

Our team brings each home the same level of detail and care they apply inside the hospital setting. They follow the standards of our Positive Impressions program<\/a>, which focuses not only how to clean\/sanitize, but also on how to engage patients and families. From high-touch disinfection to high-profile cleaning techniques, our staff know how to create a space that feels safe and cared for, because they do it in clinical settings every day.<\/p>\n

Living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms are treated with the same attention we give to ICU rooms and surgical suites. And just like in the hospital, the goal is never just cleanliness: it\u2019s comfort, familiarity, and a sense of calm.<\/p>\n

A quiet impact with lasting meaning<\/strong><\/p>\n

Diane, one of the first patients to participate, was in treatment for stage four ovarian cancer<\/strong>. She shared how much the service meant to her.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen they told me they would even come out to clean my house, it was like I got a million dollars. It made a world of difference.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Because this work happens inside patients\u2019 homes, the team approaches every visit with care and discretion. There are no before-and-after photos\u2014just deeply personal moments of relief and gratitude. Patients welcome us into their private spaces during a vulnerable time, and we don\u2019t take that trust lightly.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not just about keeping things clean. It\u2019s about lifting a burden so patients can focus on rest, recovery, and the moments that matter most.<\/p>\n

Looking ahead with heart<\/strong><\/p>\n

Today, the Woman-to-Woman cleaning program serves patients across New York City and nearby communities. It\u2019s a local program grounded in a national mission and one that could be scaled further as more hospitals recognize the power of non-clinical support.<\/p>\n

As more referrals come in, the team stands ready. They\u2019re not just bringing mops and vacuums. They\u2019re bringing consistency, dignity, and a reminder that no one has to go through this alone.<\/p>\n

Ben is enthusiastic about the potential impact, \u201cWe\u2019ll continue growing the program one home at a time. Because a clean space won\u2019t change a diagnosis, but it can help someone find the strength to keep going.\u201d<\/p>\n

For Diane, that strength meant more than recovery. It meant the chance to settle into her new home.<\/p>\n

\u201cOnce we got into the house, the boxes were sitting in the dining room, and I told myself I\u2019d unpack when I felt like it. The team made that possible.<\/em><\/p>\n

To learn more or refer a patient, contact the Woman-to-Woman program coordinators at Mount Sinai<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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