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2018 Heart of Health Winner - Congratulations, James Carlin of Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, NJ! Heart of Health Care Award Congratulations to Stephan Vick from Northside Hospital in Atlanta, who will be presented with The 2019 Heart of Health Care award during Exchange annual conference in San Antonio, Texas, August 21-24. Sponsored by

The Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE), of the 91°µÍøºÚÁÏ, has announced ServiceMaster Clean as a 2018-2020 Corporate Champion.

John Scherberger, FAHE, CHESP, provides information on UV disinfection and important factors to consider when evaluating UV technologies.

Read about the unintended consequences caused by the application of the Hawthorne Effect and how it impacted an environmental services department.

Recent outbreaks of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) and adenovirus among children have raised questions about ways to prevent transmission when those affected are admitted to a health care facility. This advisory offers information regarding AFM, viruses that are currently implicated, modes of transmission and measures of prevention.

Studies have shown that emphasis should be placed on adequately training environmental service workers and providing timely feedback on the thoroughness of cleaning by using fluorescent marking or ATP methods. By identifying the connectors and promoters from the front-line staff and focusing them on creating a culture of care and trust, we can take the organic approach to change and improved performance.

Health care textiles are a crucial component in the care and treatment of patients if positive outcomes are to be realized. The absence of guidance from regulatory organizations pertaining to the handling, internal transportation, and storage of hygienically clean textiles within the confines of health care facilities brings into question the hygienic integrity of such textiles. This document addresses the shortcomings and provides suggested direction and support.

The newly elected At Large Board Members for the 2019-2021 term have been elected and appointed.

The Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE), of the 91°µÍøºÚÁÏ, has announced the recipients of the 2018 Recognition Awards for excellence in caring for the environment, volunteer service, mentorship and environmental sustainability.

The Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE), of the 91°µÍøºÚÁÏ, has announced the recipient of the 2018 Phoenix Award.

Encompass Group, LLC Announces Ken Tyler, VP Government Operations, Awarded Department of Veterans Affairs 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award.

The Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE) announced it was the recipient of two coveted Brandon Hall Gold Awards for Excellence in Learning; recognizing innovative design and measurable business results for the delivery of the Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) program.

The Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE) announces the recipient of the 2018 91°µÍøºÚÁÏInnovation Award.

The Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE), of the 91°µÍøºÚÁÏ, has announced the recipient of the 2018 91°µÍøºÚÁÏHeart of Healthcare Award.

The Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE), of the 91°µÍøºÚÁÏ, has announced the recipients of the 2018 Environmental Services (ES) Department of the Year Award.

The Association for the Healthcare Environment (AHE) of the 91°µÍøºÚÁÏ is proud to announce a strategic alliance with Ecolab, the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services.

The Association for the Healthcare Environment (AHE) of the 91°µÍøºÚÁÏ (AHA) announce a new certificate program for strategic leaders in healthcare that will teach advanced skills in value analysis and in determining total cost of ownership for products and equipment.

The efforts of the FDA and the Hospital Bed Safety Workgroup have culminated in FDA's release of Hospital Bed System Dimensional and Assessment Guidance to Reduce Entrapment. This guidance provides recommendations for manufacturers of new hospital beds and for facilities with existing beds (including hospitals, nursing homes, and private residences).

Safety concerns and recommendations to help health care providers, health care facility staff, and caregivers ensure hospital bed mattress covers are safe for use in health care settings.

The Association for the Healthcare Environment (AHE) announces the elected and appointed 2018 board members.