AHA Education & Events / en Sun, 20 Oct 2024 13:17:10 -0500 Mon, 01 Jan 24 00:00:00 -0600 Ultimate Scores for the Ultimate Experience /education/ultimate_scores_course <h1>Ultimate Scores for the Ultimate Experience</h1><p><strong>6 CECs (1 CEC = 1 contact hour)</strong></p><h3 bold=""><span>Improve HCAHPS scores.</span></h3><p>Demystify the steps needed to improve the patient experience and ultimately improve your HCAHPS scores.</p><p>Consider that patients may soon begin selecting hospitals based on HCAHPS scores. Are the HCAHPS scores for your facility above the 90th percentile? Are the scores of other, competing health care facilities above the 90th percentile?</p><p>Learn how patients’ perceptions of quality health care differs from health care professionals’ and how this should influence patient care. Discuss best practices and current trends regarding cleanliness, and a quiet health care environment. Learn the importance of HCAHPS data, value versus volume-based reimbursement, and what changes your organization may need to implement to improve the patient experience, HCAHPS scores, and reimbursement.</p><p><strong>Provided with this course:</strong></p><ul><li>On-demand, anytime access on your phone or computer.</li><li>5 interactive online modules.</li><li>Interactive discussion forum where you can further your knowledge.</li><li>Certificate of course attendance and CECs for individual participants.</li></ul> Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0600 AHA Education & Events CHESP Study Group /education/chesp_study_group_course <h1>CHESP Study Group</h1><p><strong>12 CECs (1 CEC = 1 contact hour)</strong></p><h3 bold=""><span>Preparation for the CHESP exam.</span></h3><p>Delivering high-quality health care requires highly qualified people. This preparatory course is designed for professionals preparing for the comprehensive and challenging CHESP Certification Exam. While not designed to teach examination content specifically, the content of the course is focused on the seven content domains of Environmental Services competency: Regulatory Compliance; Planning, Design, and Construction; Operations Related to Environmental Sanitation; Operations Related to Waste Management; Operations Related to Textile Management; Financial Stewardship; and Administration.</p><p>Participants will study content areas by reviewing the electronic version of the CHESP Review Guide, 3rd Edition provided within the course. Students will also have the opportunity to interact and collaborate with other CHESP seekers to gain a more comprehensive perspective of the Environmental Services industry and better prepare for the Exam.</p><p><strong>Provided with this course:</strong></p><ul><li>On-demand, anytime access on your phone or computer.</li><li>5 interactive online modules.</li><li>Interactive discussion forum where you can further your knowledge.</li><li>Certificate of course attendance and CECs for individual participants.</li></ul> Fri, 01 Dec 2023 13:02:45 -0600 AHA Education & Events Webinars: Infection Prevention and Epidemiology /ahe-demand-webinars-infection-prevention-epidemiology Mon, 15 Aug 2022 10:32:33 -0500 AHA Education & Events Webinars: Operations for Environmental Hygiene /ahe-demand-webinars-operations-environmental-hygiene Mon, 08 Aug 2022 14:01:24 -0500 AHA Education & Events Webinars: Disaster Outbreak Preparedness /ahe-demand-webinars-disaster-outbreak-preparedness Mon, 08 Aug 2022 13:26:20 -0500 AHA Education & Events Webinars: Leadership /ahe-demand-webinars-leadership Mon, 08 Aug 2022 11:33:20 -0500 AHA Education & Events Webinars: Professional Development /ahe-demand-webinars-professional-development Mon, 08 Aug 2022 11:00:41 -0500 AHA Education & Events Webinars: Operational Excellence /ahe-demand-webinars-operational-excellence Mon, 08 Aug 2022 09:27:26 -0500 AHA Education & Events 912021 Symposium Programs for Health Care Leaders /ahe-2021-symposium-programs-health-care-leaders <div class="text-align-center"><a href="https://web.cvent.com/event/d32d7ed6-8b3f-435a-92bd-193b92fb953d/summary"><img height="400" src="/sites/default/files/2021-10/AHE_unconference_web_banner_1200x400_updated_v3_0.png" width="1200"></a></div> <h1 class="text-align-center">912021 Health Care Leadership and Preparedness Symposium</h1> <h3 class="text-align-center"><span>October 31 - November 2, 2021<br> Renaissance Orlando at Seaworld, Orlando, FL</span></h3> <p>The labor market is competitive, especially for the health care sector. Staffing shortages and increased environmental services needs are putting a strain on health care EVS departments in the United States.</p> <p>This two-day certificate program and “unconference” will feature best-in-class education and training presented by renowned experts. This all-new event offers cutting-edge solutions, best-in-class resources, and timely sessions about problems impacting the environmental services field. Attendees will leave with tangible tools and strategies to combat turnover and improve employee satisfaction and retention.</p> <p class="text-align-center"><a class="btn btn-wide btn-primary" href="https://web.cvent.com/event/d32d7ed6-8b3f-435a-92bd-193b92fb953d/summary" target="_blank"><strong>Register Now</strong></a></p> <hr> <h2>Featured Sessions for Health Care Leaders</h2> <h3><strong>Reducing Turnover And Engaging Staff: An Action Plan for Success</strong></h3> <p>This featured session will train attendees to enhance their leadership strategies, initiate performance improvement measures, and improve patient experience.</p> <p>In this session, attendees will learn compelling strategies to engage and support staff while creating a personalized action plan with KPIs, incentives, and personal and professional support resources.</p> <blockquote><img alt="Cesar Perez" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="f2ca199c-4e28-4344-a5ee-fe51b43dab06" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Cesar_Perez_0.jpg" width="200" height="200" class="align-left"> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><b>   Presenter: Cesar Perez</b></p> <p>   MBA, CHESP, TCHEST, TCSCT — Director, Environmental Services at CaroMont Health</p> </blockquote> <ul> <li> </li> </ul> <h3> </h3> <p> </p> <h3><strong>Top Survey Findings EVS Leaders Need to Know</strong></h3> <p>Facilities are quick to panic when The Joint Commission comes knocking – but it doesn’t have to be this way.  In this session, James Kendig will provide solutions for addressing common issues attendees encounter. He’ll also provide an update of the TJC survey process, standards, and problematic areas as well as highlight changes due to COVID-19.</p> <blockquote><img alt="James Kendig" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="51cefcc0-72ce-48d8-8245-35ec20284a87" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/James_Kendig.jpg" width="200" height="200" class="align-left"> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><b>   Presenter: James Kendig</b></p> <p>   MS, CHSP, HEM — Field Director, Surveyor Management & Development and Accreditation and Certification The Joint Commission</p> </blockquote> <ul> <li> </li> </ul> <h3> </h3> <p> </p> <h3><strong>Revisiting Staffing Preparedness: A Tactical and Operational Approach</strong></h3> <p>This session will introduce the key components of accurately identifying and predicting staffing needs for health care environmental services based on the 91staffing standards.</p> <p>These standards include patient volume, square footage, and locked-in staffing requirements. These three components impact overall staffing plans for EVS departments and provide leaders with a reliable tool for staffing efficiency based on quality-driven outcomes.</p> <blockquote><img alt="Rock jensen" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="dd94b3d1-7b44-44e3-995c-88570f1bcf22" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Rock_Jensen_0.jpg" width="200" height="200" class="align-left"> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><b>   Presenter: Rock Jensen</b></p> <p>   Administrative Director Support Services, Yuma Regional Medical Center</p> </blockquote> <p> </p> <h3> </h3> <h3> </h3> <h3><strong>Strong Teams, Shared Leadership: Strengthen Team Culture, Improve Communication, and Energize Staff</strong></h3> <p>Adam Kreek will combine inspiring stories with an interactive presentation to introduce the concept of shared leadership with teams.</p> <p>Strong team culture is essential to sustain success. This session will dive into how leaders can foster authentic and lasting team culture in fast-paced, high-stress environments.</p> <blockquote><img alt="Adam Kreek" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="88a07774-66d8-41ea-a943-167f5b32f26b" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Adam%20Kreek_1.jpg" width="200" height="200" class="align-left"> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><b>   Presenter: Adam Kreek</b></p> <p>   Olympic Gold Medalist and Social Entrepreneur</p> </blockquote> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <hr> <h3>Prepare your team for tomorrow’s disruption at this all-new event. Join EVS and health care leaders in Orlando for the first-ever 91Symposium!</h3> <p class="text-align-center"><a class="btn btn-wide btn-primary" href="https://web.cvent.com/event/d32d7ed6-8b3f-435a-92bd-193b92fb953d/summary" target="_blank"><strong>Register Now</strong></a></p> Tue, 28 Sep 2021 15:03:46 -0500 AHA Education & Events Disinfectants: The Essentials of Evaluation and Selection /ahe-online-course-disinfectants-essentials-evaluation-and-selection <h1>Disinfectants: The Essentials of Evaluation and Selection</h1><p><strong>4 CECs (1 CEC = 1 contact hour)</strong></p><h3 bold=""><span>Learn ‘why’ disinfectants are needed, and better understand ‘what’ and ‘how to’ use products.</span></h3><p>This online course is designed as a self-directed and facilitated educational program for healthcare environmental services professionals. The course provides information on ‘why’ disinfectants are needed, and then delves into ‘what’ and ‘how to’ use products, before an educated decision can take place on the selection of a disinfectant.</p><p><strong>Provided with this course:</strong></p><ul><li>On-demand, anytime access on your phone or computer.</li><li>4 interactive online modules.</li><li>Interactive discussion forum where you can further your knowledge.</li><li>Certificate of course attendance and CECs for individual participants.</li></ul> Fri, 20 Aug 2021 10:04:46 -0500 AHA Education & Events