/ en Tue, 22 Oct 2024 19:39:52 -0500 Thu, 12 Sep 24 16:30:00 -0500 /environmental-pathogens-tip-sheet Thu, 12 Sep 2024 16:30:00 -0500 Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene /ecolab-resources-best-practices-cleaning-disinfecting <p>Please complete the form on this page to receive links to the following resources developed by Ecolab:</p><div class="col-sm-12"><div align="left"><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-body"><h4>Best Practices for Cleaning and Disinfecting</h4><p>Reference this list to keep on top of best practices for techniques and contact time for cleaning and disinfecting.</p></div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-12"><div align="left"><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-body"><h4>Do's and Don'ts of Cleaning</h4><p>Use this resource to remind your team the simple rules to follow for proper cleaning.</p></div></div></div></div> Mon, 09 Sep 2024 15:54:53 -0500 Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene /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 Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene /ahe-presents-2023-environmental-services-department-year-award <p><strong>CHICAGO, August 1, 2023 - </strong>The Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE), of the 91��������, together with Tork®, an Essity brand, announce the recipients of the 2023 Environmental Services (EVS) Department of the Year Award.</p> <p>The Environmental Services Department of the Year Award provides national recognition for the significant contributions made by an environmental services department to the overall patient experience and for achieving a health care organization's mission. It highlights the outstanding achievements of a cutting-edge environmental services team in maintaining high levels of performance in cleaning, disinfecting, environmental infection prevention, environmental sustainability and stewardship, technology use, patient experience and EVS team education and training.</p> <p>Based on facility bed size, this year’s recipients of the EVS Department of the Year Award are:</p> <ul> <li>1-249 Beds: Speare Memorial Hospital, Plymouth, NH</li> <li>250-499 Beds: Children’s Health Dallas Campus, Dallas, TX</li> <li>500+ Beds: Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA</li> </ul> <p>The 2023 Certificates of Merit recipients are:</p> <ul> <li>0-249 Beds: Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital, Bloomsburg, PA</li> <li>250-499 beds: Children’s Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO</li> <li>500+ beds: Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, WI</li> </ul> <p>On behalf of all the EVS profession, 91��������would like to thank Essity and the Tork brand for their generosity in sponsoring the EVS Department of the Year Award for seven consecutive years and for their commitment to excellence in EVS operations.</p> <h4>91�������� AHE</h4> <p>The Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE) is a Professional Membership Group of the 91��������. 91��������is the organization of choice for professionals responsible for establishing and maintaining health care environments that are free of surface contamination and that support safety, service, and efficient and effective operations.</p> <h4>91�������� Tork®</h4> <p>The Tork brand offers professional hygiene products and services to customers worldwide ranging from restaurants and healthcare facilities to offices, schools and industries. Our products include dispensers, paper towels, toilet tissue, soap, napkins, wipers, but also software solutions for data-driven cleaning. Through expertise in hygiene, functional design and sustainability, Tork has become a market leader that supports customers to think ahead so they’re always ready for business. Tork is a global brand of Essity, and a committed partner to customers in over 110 countries. To keep up with the latest Tork news and innovations, please visit: <a href="http://www.torkusa.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">torkusa.com</a>.</p> <h4>91�������� Essity</h4> <p>Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. We are dedicated to improving wellbeing through our products and services. Sales are conducted in approximately 150 countries under the leading global brands TENA and Tork, and other strong brands, such as JOBST, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, Vinda and Zewa. Essity has about 46,000 employees. Net sales in 2021 amounted to approximately $13 billion. The company's headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden, and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. Essity breaks barriers to well-being and contributes to a healthy, sustainable and circular society. More information at <a href="http://www.essity.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">essity.com</a>.</p> Tue, 22 Aug 2023 10:47:34 -0500 Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene /patti-costello-2023-phoenix-award-recipient <p> </p> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="75%"> <p> </p> <img alt="91��������Logo" src="/sites/default/files/2019-03/AHE_logo_PMS.png" width="150px" /></td> <td valign="top"> <p> </p> <p><strong>NEWS RELEASE</strong><br /> Contact: Patti Costello<br /> <a href="mailto:ahe@aha.org">ahe@aha.org</a><br /> 312-422-3860</p> <p> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>August 8, 2023 | <b>Format:</b> News Release</p> <hr /> <p><strong>CHICAGO, August 8, 2023 -</strong> The Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE), of the 91�������� (AHA), has announced the recipient of the 2023 Phoenix Award.</p> <p>First awarded in 1987, the Phoenix Award is the highest honor bestowed upon an 91��������member. The Phoenix Award recognizes a professional who has made an unselfish, lasting impact and outstanding contributions to the growth and professionalism of AHE, the membership, and to the advancement of 91��������and environmental services. Phoenix recipients are selected by the 91��������Advisory Board.</p> <p>The 2023 Phoenix Award was presented to Patti Costello, MT-CHEST, MT-CSCT at #EXCHANGE23, AHE’s Conference and Solution Center in Dallas, Texas. “She is the very definition of the Phoenix Award Winner. Nobody in this country has done more for this industry than her”, said 91��������Chair, Rock Jensen. “Patti has touched the lives of so many in our industry to enhance their personal and professional lives and is always available to assist anyone in need,” Executive Committee member, Eric Nowak said in his nomination for the award.</p> <hr /> <p><strong>91�������� 91��������</strong></p> <p>The Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE) is a Professional Membership Group of the 91��������. 91��������is the professional organization of choice for professionals responsible for caring for the patient and resident care environment across all care settings; including hospitals, long term care, continuing care retirement communities and ambulatory care. 91��������shapes professional practice, advances and promotes the profession and promotes awareness for over 2,300 professionals working to ensure a clean and safe health care environment and quality outcomes. <a href="http://www.ahe.org">www.ahe.org</a></p> Tue, 22 Aug 2023 09:51:00 -0500 Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene /skillsetgo <div class="banner-design"><img src="/sites/default/files/2023-07/SSG-final-abstract-banner-and-logo-1200px.png" alt="91��������Digital Learning Platform - Skill.Set.Go." width="1200" height="487"></div><h1>Skill.Set.Go.</h1> Thu, 13 Jul 2023 10:09:09 -0500 Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene /education-events/budget-reduction-strategies <p>As EVS leaders, making budget reduction decisions is inevitable. Awareness of consumable supply budgeting can be a first step to meeting the needs of those requesting budget cuts. Supplies such as paper products, trashcan liners, air fresheners, and others can all be taken into consideration when reducing department expenses. By focusing on supplies, various strategies can be utilized to ensure that cutting staff is a last resort.</p> <h3><small>REGISTRATION INFORMATION</small></h3> <p>This is a pre-recorded, on-demand webinar available at your convenience.</p> <p>Product Code: 324WB0723</p> <hr /> <h3><small>SPEAKERS</small></h3> <p><strong>Randy Vorland, CHESP, T-CHEST, CMIP</strong><br /> Director of Environmental Services<br /> MercyOne</p> <p>Randy Vorland, Director of Environmental Services at MercyOne will highlight supply and service topics from disinfectants to laundry in which budget cuts can sufficiently be managed and maintained. Learn operational strategies that you can take back and implement in your own departments!</p> Tue, 13 Jun 2023 14:41:08 -0500 Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene /ahe-demand-webinars-clorox-education-program-spotlight Tue, 13 Sep 2022 15:31:11 -0500 Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene /tip-sheet-cleaning-and-disinfecting-perioperative-suite <p>The content of this tip sheet was written by faculty from the AHE's Certificate for Surgical Cleaning Technicians Program (CSCT), a train-the-trainer certification for EVS managers responsible for disinfecting operating rooms and surgical suites.</p> Tue, 13 Sep 2022 15:19:16 -0500 Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene /ahe-demand-webinars-clorox-evs-training <p><img src="/sites/default/files/2022-06/CloroxHealthcare_logo219x112.png" data-entity-uuid="80348d33-54ca-4f7d-9b5f-52b9cb36befcxx" data-entity-type="file" alt="Clorox Logo" width="219" height="112"></p><p>Select the links below to access the resources developed by Clorox Healthcare:</p><h3>Training Videos</h3><div class="col-sm-12"><div align="left"><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-body"><h4><a href="https://www.cloroxpro.com/resource-center/training-video-patient-room-occupied-clean/">EVS Training Video: Patient Room Occupied Clean</a></h4><p>Step-by-step video tutorial for cleaning an occupied patient room.</p><p><a class="btn btn-primary btn-sm background-color-heritage-blue" href="https://www.cloroxpro.com/resource-center/training-video-patient-room-occupied-clean/">View Recording</a></p></div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-12"><div align="left"><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-body"><h4><a href="https://www.cloroxpro.com/resource-center/training-video-patient-room-discharge-clean/">EVS Training Video: Patient Room Discharge Clean</a></h4><p>Step-by-step video tutorial for cleaning a patient room upon discharge.</p><p><a class="btn btn-primary btn-sm background-color-heritage-blue" href="https://www.cloroxpro.com/resource-center/training-video-patient-room-discharge-clean/">View Recording</a></p></div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-12"><div align="left"><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-body"><h4><a href="https://www.cloroxpro.com/resource-center/training-video-operating-room-turnover-clean/">EVS Training Video: Operating Room Turnover Clean</a></h4><p>Step-by-step video tutorial for cleaning an operating room (OR) between cases.</p><p><a class="btn btn-primary btn-sm background-color-heritage-blue" href="https://www.cloroxpro.com/resource-center/training-video-operating-room-turnover-clean/">View Recording</a></p></div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-12"><div align="left"><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-body"><h4><a href="https://www.cloroxpro.com/resource-center/training-video-operating-room-terminal-clean/">EVS Training Video: Operating Room Terminal Clean</a></h4><p>Step-by-step video tutorial for cleaning an operating room (OR) after the last case of the day.</p><p><a class="btn btn-primary btn-sm background-color-heritage-blue" href="https://www.cloroxpro.com/resource-center/training-video-operating-room-terminal-clean/">View Recording</a></p></div></div></div></div><h3>Education Sheets</h3><div class="col-sm-12"><div align="left"><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-body"><h4><a href="https://www.cloroxpro.com/resource-center/breaking-the-chain-of-infection/">Chain of Infection Education Sheet</a></h4><p>Learn about the chain of infection and how to break it.</p><p><a class="btn btn-primary btn-sm background-color-heritage-blue" href="https://www.cloroxpro.com/resource-center/breaking-the-chain-of-infection/">View Resource</a></p></div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-12"><div align="left"><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-body"><h4><a href="https://www.cloroxpro.com/resource-center/respiratory-pathogens-is-it-a-cold-rsv-influenza-or-covid-19/">Respiratory Pathogens: Is it a Cold, RSV, Influenza or COVID-19?</a></h4><p>Learn how to differentiate the epidemiology of common seasonal respiratory pathogens from Senior Infection Preventionist Doe Kley, RN, CIC MPH.</p><p><a class="btn btn-primary btn-sm background-color-heritage-blue" href="https://www.cloroxpro.com/resource-center/respiratory-pathogens-is-it-a-cold-rsv-influenza-or-covid-19/">View Resource</a></p></div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-12"><div align="left"><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-body"><h4><a href="https://www.cloroxpro.com/resource-center/candida-auris-pathogen-info-sheet/"><em>Candida auris</em> Pathogen Education Sheet</a></h4><p>Learn more about the drug-resistant yeast <em>Candida auris (C. auris)</em>.</p><p><a class="btn btn-primary btn-sm background-color-heritage-blue" href="https://www.cloroxpro.com/resource-center/candida-auris-pathogen-info-sheet/">View Resource</a></p></div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-12"><div align="left"><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-body"><h4><a href="https://www.cloroxpro.com/resource-center/c-diff-education-sheet/"><em>C. diff</em> Education Sheet</a></h4><p>Learn about <em>Clostridium difficile (C. difficile)</em> including transmission, treatment and prevention, as well as products you can use to kill <em>C. difficile</em> spores.</p><p><a class="btn btn-primary btn-sm background-color-heritage-blue" href="https://www.cloroxpro.com/resource-center/c-diff-education-sheet/">View Resource</a></p></div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-12"><div align="left"><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-body"><h4><a href="https://www.cloroxpro.com/resource-center/measles-pathogen-info-sheet/"><em>Measles (Rubeola)</em> Education Sheet</a></h4><p>Learn about <em>Measles (Rubeola)</em> including transmission, treatment, risk factors and more.</p><p><a class="btn btn-primary btn-sm background-color-heritage-blue" href="https://www.cloroxpro.com/resource-center/measles-pathogen-info-sheet/">View Resource</a></p></div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-12"><div align="left"><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-body"><h4><a href="https://www.cloroxpro.com/resource-center/monkeypox-education-sheet/"><em>Mpox (Previously Monkeypox)</em> Education Sheet</a></h4><p>Learn more about the symptoms, spread, and infection control guidance to combat mpox.</p><p><a class="btn btn-primary btn-sm background-color-heritage-blue" href="https://www.cloroxpro.com/resource-center/monkeypox-education-sheet/">View Resource</a></p></div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-12"><div align="left"><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-body"><h4><a href="https://www.cloroxpro.com/resource-center/highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-hpai-pathogen-education-sheet/"><em>Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Pathogen</em> Education Sheet</a></h4><p>Learn more about the symptoms, spread, and infection control guidance to combat highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) pathogens.</p><p><a class="btn btn-primary btn-sm background-color-heritage-blue" href="https://www.cloroxpro.com/resource-center/highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-hpai-pathogen-education-sheet/">View Resource</a></p></div></div></div></div> Mon, 29 Aug 2022 15:15:08 -0500 Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene