/ en Sun, 20 Oct 2024 12:20:05 -0500 Wed, 16 Oct 24 10:36:48 -0500 /education-events/quality-matters-maximizing-the-magic-of-microfiber <p>This webinar is sponsored by <a href="https://www.rubbermaidcommercial.com/">Rubbermaid Commercial Products</a> to discover the magic of microfiber and learn how to spot quality products from two trusted representatives within EVS and Infection Prevention. This webinar dives deeper into breaking the chain of infection and guides how to achieve a superior clean. Additionally, it will cover key differences between various brands of microfiber to highlight what sets them apart. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your microfiber knowledge and skills!<br> </p><p>This is a pre-recorded, on-demand webinar available at your convenience. On the webinar release date, you will receive an email with a link to the webinar.<br> </p><p><strong>CECs: 1</strong></p><p>Product Code: 324WB0924</p><hr><h4><small>Speakers:</small></h4><p><strong>Lea Beach</strong> - System Manager of EVS, Linen, Mercyhealth of Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin</p><p><strong>Denise Graham</strong> - Rubbermaid Infection Prevention Liaison</p> Wed, 16 Oct 2024 10:36:48 -0500 Infection Prevention and Epidemiology /project-firstline/blog/myths-misconceptions-and-facts-about-being-evs-technician Mon, 19 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0500 Infection Prevention and Epidemiology /project-firstline/blog/introducing-our-campaign-where-quality-meets-service Mon, 19 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0500 Infection Prevention and Epidemiology /project-firstline/blog/how-become-health-care-evs-technician Mon, 19 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0500 Infection Prevention and Epidemiology /project-firstline/blog/essential-role-health-care-evs-technicians-during-covid-19-and-beyond Mon, 19 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0500 Infection Prevention and Epidemiology /project-firstline/blog/day-life-healthcare-evs-technician Mon, 19 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0500 Infection Prevention and Epidemiology /project-firstline/blog/why-certifications-health-care-evs-professionals-matter Mon, 19 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0500 Infection Prevention and Epidemiology /project-firstline/evs-dashboard Thu, 11 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0500 Infection Prevention and Epidemiology /education-events/killing-clostridioides-difficile-chemistry-not-chemicals <p>This webinar will discuss and debate the challenges of Hypochlorous acid as a safer germicidal combatant to Quats, Sodium Hypochlorite, Peracetic Acid, Alcohols, and Peroxides. This is a super green, sustainable alternative to daily cleaning and disinfecting. Non-toxic solutions, hospital grade disinfecting, EPA registered. 100% safe for patients, staff, guests and the environment. Cut your chemical costs significantly while providing a safe, sustainable experience. Every room will be a “chemical free” room. No VOC’s in the air, no added smells, no dyes, or other non-essential ingredients.</p><p> </p><p>This is a pre-recorded, on-demand webinar available at your convenience. On the webinar release date, you will receive an email with a link to the webinar</p><p><br>Product Code: 324WB0624</p><hr><h4><small>Speakers:</small></h4><p><strong>Tim Kiggins</strong> - Vice President of Sales, Annihilare Medical Systems</p> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 10:59:46 -0500 Infection Prevention and Epidemiology /project-firstline/evs-health-care-workers <div class="raw-html-embed"> </div><div> /* Banner_Title_Overlay_Bar */ .Banner_Title_Overlay_Bar { position: relative; display: block; overflow: hidden; max-width: 1170px; margin: 0px auto 25px auto; } .Banner_Title_Overlay_Bar h1 { position: absolute; bottom: 40px; color: #003087; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .8); width: 100%; padding: 20px 40px; font-size: 3em; box-shadow: 0 3px 8px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, .6); } @media (max-width:991px) { .Banner_Title_Overlay_Bar h1 { bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; font-size: 2.5em; } } @media (max-width:767px) { .Banner_Title_Overlay_Bar h1 { font-size: 2em; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; padding: 10px 20px; } } @media (max-width:530px) { .Banner_Title_Overlay_Bar h1 { position: relative; background-color: #63666A22; } } /* Banner_Title_Overlay_Bar // */ <header class="Banner_Title_Overlay_Bar"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-04/HCES_Banner_1170x200_4.png" alt="Banner Image" width="1170" height="200"><div><h1>Environmental Services Technicians Play a Vital Role</h1></div></header></div><div class="raw-html-embed"> <div class="row"> /* PFLmenu */ .PFLmenu { margin: 20px auto; padding-bottom: 5px; color: #afb1b1; letter-spacing: 1.5px; font-weight: 400; font-size: .7em; width: 80%; } .PFLmenu .PFLMenuBar { border: 1px solid #eaaa00; padding: 5px 10px; overflow: auto; } .PFLmenu .PFLMenuBar .PFLmenuGroup a:after { content: "|"; padding: 0 3px 0 6px; color: #eaaa00; font-weight: 700; } .PFLmenu .PFLMenuBar .PFLmenuGroup a:last-child:after { content: ""; } .PFLmenu a.PFLmenuHome { text-transform: uppercase; color: #d50032; font-weight: 700; } .PFLmenu a.PFLmenuHome:hover { color: #651d32; } .PFLmenu .PFLmenuGroup { float: right; } .PFLmenu .PFLmenuHome, .PFLmenu .PFLmenuParent { text-transform: ; color: #555; opacity: .9; } .PFLmenu .PFLmenuParent { float: ; font-weight: 700; } .PFLmenu .PFLmenuChild {} .PFLmenu .PFLmenuCurrent { opacity: .7; } .PFLmenu .PFLmenuHome:hover, .PFLmenu .PFLmenuParent:hover { text-transform: ; color: #005844; } .PFLmenu .PFLmenuActive { font-weight: 500; color: #005844; } /* PFLmenu // */ <div class="PFLmenu"> <div class="PFLMenuBar"> <a class="PFLmenuHome" href="https://www.aha.org/center/project-firstline" target="_blank">Project Firstline</a> <div class="PFLmenuGroup"> <a class="PFLmenuParent" href="/project-firstline" target="_blank">Environmental Services</a> <a class="PFLmenuParent" href="https://www.ashe.org/project-firstline" target="_blank">Health Care Facilities</a> <a class="PFLmenuParent" href="https://teamstepps-video-toolkit.aha.org/" target="_blank">Enhancing Teamwork</a> <a class="PFLmenuParent" href="#ICT">Infection Contol Training</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="row"> .PFLevs h2{ text-transform: uppercase; color: #253b80; } .PFLevs h3{ color: #4579bc; } .PFLevs h3 span{ color: #9d2235; font-weight:700; } .PFLevs ul { list-style: none; /* Remove default bullets */ padding-left: 30px; margin-top: 15px; margin-bottom: 25px; padding-right: 15px; font-weight:700; } .PFLevs ul li { margin-bottom: 7px; line-height: 1.5em; padding-left: 23px; text-indent: -23px; font-size: 16px; } /*.PFLevs ul li::before { content: " "; font-size: 1em; margin-right: 5px; display: inline-block; height: 12px; background-color: #d50032; width: 12px; position: relative; top: 0px; }*/ .PFLevs ul.PFLevsX li::before { content: " "; /* font-size: 1em; */ margin-right: 5px; display: inline-block; height: 20px; background-color: #d50032; width: 20px; position: relative; top: 5px; background: url(/sites/default/files/2024-04/HCES_Negative_Check_Box-75x75.png) no-repeat; background-size: 20px 20px; } .PFLevs ul.PFLevsCk li::before { content: " "; /* font-size: 1em; */ margin-right: 0px; display: inline-block; height: 20px; background-color: #d50032; width: 20px; position: relative; top: 5px; background: url(/sites/default/files/2024-04/HCES_Positive_Check_Box-75x75.png) no-repeat; background-size: 20px 20px; left: -10px; } .PFLevs .PFLevsImg{ width:100%; max-width:200px; margin:auto; } <div class="col-md-10 col-md-offset-1 PFLevs"><div class="col-sm-12"><h2>Let’s talk about what EVS Health Care workers are:</h2></div><div class="col-sm-10"><div class="row"><div class="col-xs-10 col-xs-offset-1"><ul class="PFLevsCk"><li>Vital to infection prevention and control within healthcare environments</li><li>Highly Trained</li><li>Certified and Meticulous</li></ul></div></div><p>Environmental Services Technicians are critical members of the care team in healthcare facilities and health systems across the country. 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margin-bottom: 5px } <div class="container-fluid spacer center_callout_3" id="whatwedo"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-10 col-md-offset-1"><h2>Blogs</h2></div></div><div class="row"><div class="col-md-10 col-md-offset-1"><div class="row rowEqual_768"><div class="col-sm-4 center_callout_3_holder"><div class="center_callout_3_nolink"><a href="/project-firstline/blog/why-certifications-health-care-evs-professionals-matter" title="Why Certifications for Health Care EVS Professionals Matter"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-08/PFL-EVS-Blog-pole-1989896699-700x252.jpg" alt="Environmental Services Technician smiling holding a mop" width="700" height="252"></a><h3><a href="/project-firstline/blog/why-certifications-health-care-evs-professionals-matter" title="Why Certifications for Health Care EVS Professionals Matter">Why Certifications for Health Care EVS Professionals Matter</a></h3></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 center_callout_3_holder"><div class="center_callout_3_nolink"><a href="/project-firstline/blog/day-life-healthcare-evs-technician" title="A Day in the Life of a Healthcare EVS Technician"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-08/PFL-EVS-Blog-mop-handle-179272103-700x252.jpg" alt="Environmental Services Technician smiling with a patient in the background" width="700" height="252"></a><h3><a href="/project-firstline/blog/day-life-healthcare-evs-technician" title="A Day in the Life of a Healthcare EVS Technician">A Day in the Life of a Healthcare EVS Technician</a></h3></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 center_callout_3_holder"><div class="center_callout_3_nolink"><a href="/project-firstline/blog/essential-role-health-care-evs-technicians-during-covid-19-and-beyond" title="The Essential Role of Health Care EVS Technicians During COVID-19 and Beyond"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-08/PFL-EVS-Blog-mopping-2161348807-700x252.jpg" alt="Environmental Services Technician cleaning the floors of a patients hospital room" width="700" height="252"></a><h3><a href="/project-firstline/blog/essential-role-health-care-evs-technicians-during-covid-19-and-beyond" title="The Essential Role of Health Care EVS Technicians During COVID-19 and Beyond">The Essential Role of Health Care EVS Technicians During COVID-19 and Beyond</a></h3></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 center_callout_3_holder"><div class="center_callout_3_nolink"><a href="/project-firstline/blog/how-become-health-care-evs-technician" title="How to Become a Health Care EVS Technician"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-08/PFL-EVS-Blog-cleaning-cart-1316473356-700x252.jpg" alt="Environmental Services Technician with cleaning cart in medical hallway" width="700" height="252"></a><h3><a href="/project-firstline/blog/how-become-health-care-evs-technician" title="How to Become a Health Care EVS Technician">How to Become a Health Care EVS Technician</a></h3></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 center_callout_3_holder"><div class="center_callout_3_nolink"><a href="/project-firstline/blog/introducing-our-campaign-where-quality-meets-service" title="Introducing Our Campaign: Where Quality Meets Service"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-08/PFL-EVS-Blog-spraying-1321691533-700x252.jpg" alt="Environmental Services Technician spraying down a medical bed" width="700" height="252"></a><h3><a href="/project-firstline/blog/introducing-our-campaign-where-quality-meets-service" title="Introducing Our Campaign: Where Quality Meets Service">Introducing Our Campaign: Where Quality Meets Service</a></h3></div></div><div class="col-sm-4 center_callout_3_holder"><div class="center_callout_3_nolink"><a href="/project-firstline/blog/myths-misconceptions-and-facts-about-being-evs-technician" title="Myths, Misconceptions and Facts 91�������� Being an EVS Technician"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-08/PFL-EVS-Blog-wiping-1252982126-700x252.jpg" alt="Environmental Services Technician cleaning dental equipment" width="700" height="252"></a><h3><a href="/project-firstline/blog/myths-misconceptions-and-facts-about-being-evs-technician" title="Myths, Misconceptions and Facts 91�������� Being an EVS Technician">Myths, Misconceptions and Facts 91�������� Being an EVS Technician</a></h3></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> Tue, 28 May 2024 12:48:52 -0500 Infection Prevention and Epidemiology