/ en Thu, 30 Jan 2025 11:28:11 -0600 Tue, 26 Nov 24 10:06:52 -0600 /education-events/bootcamp-for-trainers-march-2025 <p>The <a href="/trainers-bootcamp">Bootcamp for Trainers</a> program provides the critical tools required for trainers to refresh their proctoring skills and implement better strategies in creating effective training environments for their teams. Trainers gain valuable tips to assist them in increasing engagement and creating insightful and impactful facilitations.</p><p>During the 1-day, 6-hour virtual program, each attendee will earn six (6) Continuing Education Credits (CECs), while practicing their facilitating and content-delivery skills. The participants will walk away with an abundance of practical training tips and techniques and all the logistic information needed to conduct an engaging and highly successful certification program at their facility! </p><p>Intended Audience:</p><ul><li>Trainers who have attended and 91��������Train-the-Trainer (T3) program and need to renew their trainer eligibility.</li><li>Trainers who have led 91��������Train-the-Trainer (T3) certification programs for CHEST, CSCT, or CNACC at their facilities and need training tips and techniques.</li><li>Trainers who have not trained in the past 3 years.</li></ul><h3><small>REGISTRATION INFORMATION</small></h3><p>This is a one-day virtual program. Attendees will also receive a certificate of program attendance after the successful conclusion of this training. When registering, please use the 91��������account of the attending participant. If you are registering on behalf of someone else, do not do so from your own account – registrations cannot be transferred from one name/account to another.</p><h3><small>Important Information:</small></h3><ul><li><strong>Class Runs: March 12, 2025</strong></li><li><strong>Registration Deadline: March 11, 2025, at 11:59 pm CT</strong></li><li>CECs: 6</li><li>Product Code: 324BC325</li></ul><hr><h4><small>Speakers:</small></h4><p><strong>Pam Toppel</strong> - CHESP, MT-CHEST, CMIP, T-CSCT</p><h3 class="text-align-center"><span>REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE BY MARCH 11, 2025!</span></h3> Tue, 26 Nov 2024 10:06:52 -0600 Operational Excellence /education-events/bootcamp-for-trainers-december-2025 <p>The <a href="/trainers-bootcamp">Bootcamp for Trainers</a> program provides the critical tools required for trainers to refresh their proctoring skills and implement better strategies in creating effective training environments for their teams. Trainers gain valuable tips to assist them in increasing engagement and creating insightful and impactful facilitations.</p><p>During the 1-day, 6-hour virtual program, each attendee will earn six (6) Continuing Education Credits (CECs), while practicing their facilitating and content-delivery skills. The participants will walk away with an abundance of practical training tips and techniques and all the logistic information needed to conduct an engaging and highly successful certification program at their facility!</p><p>Intended Audience:</p><ul><li>Trainers who have attended and 91��������Train-the-Trainer (T3) program and need to renew their trainer eligibility.</li><li>Trainers who have led 91��������Train-the-Trainer (T3) certification programs for CHEST, CSCT, or CNACC at their facilities and need training tips and techniques.</li><li>Trainers who have not trained in the past 3 years.</li></ul><h3><small>REGISTRATION INFORMATION</small></h3><p>This is a one-day virtual program. Attendees will also receive a certificate of program attendance after the successful conclusion of this training. When registering, please use the 91��������account of the attending participant. If you are registering on behalf of someone else, do not do so from your own account – registrations cannot be transferred from one name/account to another.</p><h3><small>Important Information:</small></h3><ul><li><strong>Class Runs: December 10, 2025</strong></li><li><strong>Registration Deadline: December 9, 2025, at 11:59 pm CT</strong></li><li>CECs: 6</li><li>Product Code: 324BC1225</li></ul><hr><h4><small>Speakers:</small></h4><p><strong>Pam Toppel</strong> - CHESP, MT-CHEST, CMIP, T-CSCT</p><h3><span>REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE BY DECEMBER 9, 2025!</span></h3> Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:26:34 -0600 Operational Excellence /education-events/exchange25-education-and-solution-summit <p>Exchange25 Summit, held in Columbus, OH, is the only event built by and designed for health care environmental services leaders to<span><strong> learn, network and find solutions</strong></span> to EVS challenges. This Summit offers active engagement, with conversation circles, group working sessions and other opportunities for peer interaction. This is your invitation to join a thriving community and build lasting connections in an inspiring learning environment.</p><p><a class="btn btn-lg btn-primary btn-block" href="/ahe-exchange-conference"><strong>Event Information</strong></a></p> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:12:25 -0600 Operational Excellence /education-events/ahe-december-2024-bootcamp-trainers <p>Participants of the <a href="/trainers-bootcamp">Bootcamp for Trainers</a> will gain valuable tips to help them succeed as Program trainers and facilitators and help their EVS team build professional expertise. During the 1-day, 6-hour virtual program, each attendee will earn six (6) Continuing Education Credits (CECs) while practicing their facilitating and content-delivery skills. </p><p>The participants will walk away with an abundance of practical training tips and techniques and all the logistic information needed to conduct an engaging and highly successful certification program at their facility!</p><p>Provided with this course: 6 hours of virtual training Downloadable “Bootcamp for Trainers” handbook Certificate of program attendance with CECs.</p><h3><small>INTENDED AUDIENCE:</small></h3><ul><li>Trainers who have attended the 91��������Signature Train-the-Trainer (T3) program and need to renew their trainer eligibility.</li><li>Trainers who have led 91��������Signature Program certification programs at their facilities and need training tips and techniques.</li><li>Trainers who have not trained in the past 3 years and need training tips and techniques and need to renew their trainer eligibility.</li></ul><p><em>*Before signing up, please read the 91��������Signature Programs trainer eligibility requirements.</em></p><h3><small>LEARNING OUTCOMES</small></h3><ul><li>Summarize the certification training and testing process, including eligibility, curriculum, and the certification exam.</li><li>Identify and apply the five most effective skills trainers can use when leading a certification program at their facility.</li><li>Discuss major certification program curriculum themes; identify and evaluate opportunities to reinforce those themes when training.</li><li>Identify all training materials and discuss how to use them efficiently during the training.</li></ul><h3><small>COURSE OUTLINE</small></h3><ul><li>Overview of the certification programs.</li><li>Preparing to lead the certification program.</li><li>Using the Facilitator Guide during training.</li><li>Certification exam process for proctors.</li></ul><p><strong>CECs:</strong> 6</p><p>Product code: 324ESS1224</p><hr><h4><small>Speakers:</small></h4><p><strong>Pam Toppel</strong> - CHESP, MT-CHEST, CMIP, T-CSCT</p><p><strong>Gary Dolan</strong> - CHESP</p> Thu, 24 Oct 2024 10:23:16 -0500 Operational Excellence /education-events/supplementing-evs-training <p>91��������has many tools that cater to the training and knowledge growth of EVS technicians. In addition to implementing AHE's Train-the Trainer Signature Programs and Skill.Set.Go. Training Subscription in your departments, join us to hear about supplementing your trainings with Simulation Labs.</p><p>MedStar Health, has developed a simulation lab based on standardization, experiential learning and elevating the purpose of the Environmental Services team. Attendees will have the opportunity to see the program that MedStar Health has developed, their simulation center, and the tools utilized for documentation.</p><p>This will be a live webinar in which the speakers will present for the first portion, followed by ample time for Q&A and facilitated discussions on this topic. After the live viewing, registrants will receive access to an on-demand recording of the webinar.</p><h3><small>REGISTRATION INFORMATION</small></h3><p>This live webinar will be presented on May 9th, 2024 from 2:00pm - 3:00pm Central Time.</p><p>Product Code: 324WB0524</p><hr><h3><small>SPEAKER</small></h3><p><strong>Shannon Edwards</strong><br>Crothall Regional Training Manager<br>MedStar Health</p> Fri, 26 Apr 2024 09:53:59 -0500 Operational Excellence /education-events/survival-mode-flourishing <p>Were you unable to attend Exchange23? Do you want a chance to view one of the highest-rated presentations from AHE's annual Education Summit?</p><p>Benjamin Kenyon will re-present his content from Exchange23 on the topic of significant staffing challenges and increased workload EVS departments experience. If your department is stuck at status quo, this webinar will assist in looking outside your comfort zone to catapult your department forward. Benjamin will cover utilizing current resources to produce a highly-engaged team.</p><p>For more presentations such as this, be sure to <a href="/ahe-exchange-conference">attend 91��������Exchange24</a>, July 21-24 in Phoenix!</p><h3><small>LEARNING OBJECTIVES</small></h3><ul><li>Identify non-essential functions & tasks preformed on a regular basis </li><li>Develop the ability to prioritize by importance versus need </li><li>Create a plan to elevate departmental patient experience scores during staffing challenges </li><li>Provide goals for both EVS leadership and frontline staff that motivate and inspire</li></ul><h3><small>REGISTRATION INFORMATION</small></h3><p>This is a pre-recorded, on-demand webinar available at your convenience.</p><p>Product Code: 324WB0424</p><hr><h3><small>SPEAKER</small></h3><p><strong>Benjamin Kenyon, CMIP, T-CHEST, T-CSCT, T-CNACC </strong><br>Evening Manager, Environmental Services<br>Saratoga Hospital</p> Mon, 08 Apr 2024 11:26:11 -0500 Operational Excellence /education-events/exchange24-education-and-solution-summit <p>Exchange24 Summit is the only event built by and designed for health care environmental services leaders to<span><strong> learn, network and find solutions</strong></span> to EVS challenges. We’ve heard your feedback - the new and improved Summit offers more active engagement than ever before, with conversation circles, group working sessions, and other opportunities for peer interaction. This is your invitation to join a thriving community and build lasting connections in an inspiring learning environment.</p> Mon, 04 Mar 2024 13:00:55 -0600 Operational Excellence /trainers-bootcamp-program-april-2024 <p>The Bootcamp for Trainers program provides the critical tools required for trainers to refresh their proctoring skills and implement better strategies in creating effective training environments for their teams. Trainers gain valuable tips to assist them in increasing engagement and creating insightful and impactful facilitations.</p><p>During this one day virtual program, trainers will earn six (6) continuing education credits (CECs), and walk away with an abundance of knowledge and confidence in leading quality trainings.</p><p>This program is ideal for: </p><ul><li>Trainers who have attended the 91��������Signature Train-the-Trainer (T3) program and need to renew their trainer eligibility.</li><li>Trainers who have led 91��������Signature Program certification programs at their facilities and need training tips and techniques.</li><li>Trainers who have not trained in the past 3 years and need training tips and techniques and need to renew their trainer eligibility.</li></ul><p><em>*Before signing up, please read the 91��������Signature Programs trainer eligibility requirements located in the program page.</em></p><h3><small>REGISTRATION INFORMATION</small></h3><p>This is a one-day virtual program. Attendees will also receive a certificate of program attendance after the successful conclusion of this training. When registering, please use the 91��������account of the attending participant. If you are registering on behalf of someone else, do not do so from your own account – registrations cannot be transferred from one name/account to another.</p><p><a class="btn btn-lg btn-primary btn-block" href="/trainers-bootcamp" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Program Information</a></p><h3><small>Important Information:</small></h3><ul><li>Class Runs: April 3, 2024</li><li><strong>Registration Deadline: April 2, 2024, at 11:59 pm CT</strong></li><li>CECs: 6</li><li>Product Code: 324ESS0424</li></ul> Thu, 01 Feb 2024 08:33:35 -0600 Operational Excellence /education-events/cmip-august-2024 <p>The CMIP program cultivates and validates the knowledge required to coordinate and align efforts across the care team to implement infection prevention strategies and improve outcomes. It is the only certificate program that translates the requisite knowledge of an Infection Preventionist into real-world day-to-day environment of care operations.</p><p>This comprehensive program explores the most critical topics in infection prevention, including microbiology and epidemiology; patient and health care worker safety; surveillance, risk assessment and outbreaks; antimicrobial stewardship; evidence-based cleaning practices and environmental monitoring; and infection prevention during construction and emergencies.</p><p>Please note that the CMIP program consists of 3 phases. </p><ul><li>Phase 1: Online Coursework (August 19 - October 20)</li><li><strong>Phase 2: In-Person Meeting in Chicago, IL (September 16, 9:00am-4:00pm & September 17, 9:00am-12:30pm) as part of </strong><a href="/ahe-academy"><strong>91��������Academy</strong></a></li><li>Phase 3: Capstone (Due at end of coursework on October 20, 2024)</li></ul><p>Registration includes all 3 phases and all 3 must be completed to earn your Certificate of Mastery in Infection Prevention.</p><h3><small>REGISTRATION INFORMATION</small></h3><p>This course is available 24/7 within the timeframe indicated above. You may work at any time of the day and you are not required to log in to the course at any specific date/time. The only in-person meetings take place September 16th & 17th in Chicago, IL. On the start date of the course you will receive course access information.</p><p><a class="btn btn-lg btn-primary btn-block" href="/designations/cmip" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Program Information</a></p><h3><small>Important Information:</small></h3><ul><li>Class Runs: August 19, 2024 - October 20, 2024</li><li><strong>Registration Deadline: August 19, 2024, at 11:59 pm CT</strong></li><li>CECs: 34</li><li>Product Code: 324CMIP0824</li></ul><p><strong>NOTE: This program is part of </strong><a href="/ahe-academy"><strong>91��������Academy</strong></a><strong>. Learn more about </strong><a href="/ahe-academy"><strong>91��������Academy</strong></a><strong> and </strong><a href="/ahe-academy/pricing"><strong>bundle options</strong></a><strong> now. </strong></p> Mon, 29 Jan 2024 07:23:26 -0600 Operational Excellence /education-events/cmip-january-2024 <p><span><strong>This program has reached capacity and registration is now closed.</strong></span></p><p>The CMIP program cultivates and validates the knowledge required to coordinate and align efforts across the care team to implement infection prevention strategies and improve outcomes. It is the only certificate program that translates the requisite knowledge of an Infection Preventionist into real-world day-to-day environment of care operations.</p><p>This comprehensive program explores the most critical topics in infection prevention, including microbiology and epidemiology; patient and health care worker safety; surveillance, risk assessment and outbreaks; antimicrobial stewardship; evidence-based cleaning practices and environmental monitoring; and infection prevention during construction and emergencies.</p><p>Please note that the CMIP program consists of 3 phases. </p><ul><li>Phase 1: Online Coursework (January 29 - March 31)</li><li>Phase 2: Virtual meeting (February 27-29; 9am-12pm CST)</li><li>Phase 3: Capstone (Due at end of coursework on March 31st, 2024)</li></ul><p>Registration includes all 3 phases and all 3 must be completed to earn your Certificate of Mastery in Infection Prevention.</p><h3><small>REGISTRATION INFORMATION</small></h3><p>This course is available 24/7 within the timeframe indicated above. You may work at any time of the day and you are not required to log in to the course at any specific date/time. The only virtual meetings take place February 27-29. On the start date of the course you will receive course access information.</p><p><a class="btn btn-lg btn-primary btn-block" href="/designations/cmip" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Program Information</a></p><h3><small>Important Information:</small></h3><ul><li>Class Runs: January 29, 2024 - March 31, 2024</li><li><strong>Registration Deadline: January 29, 2024, at 11:59 pm CT</strong></li><li>CEUs: 34</li><li>Product Code: 324CMIP0124</li></ul> Wed, 01 Nov 2023 10:06:50 -0500 Operational Excellence