Career/Professional Development

Career/Professional Development / en Tue, 22 Oct 2024 19:35:30 -0500 Mon, 16 Sep 24 23:07:06 -0500 AHRMM and 91��Education 2024 Webinar | Greening the Supply Chain Starts with Energy /education-events/ahrmm-and-ahe-education-2024-webinar-greening-supply-chain-starts-energy Now Available On-Demand!Currently, U.S. manufacturing activities and commercial buildings are responsible for nearly half of the 150 million tons of waste that wind up in incinerators or landfills each year. Of this, nearly 5.9 million tons of waste per year are generated by the health care industry alone, resulting in roughly $10 billion in annual disposal costs. Considering that supply chain costs are typically the second largest expense for health care providers and most of these procured materials ultimately go to waste, this is also a significant waste of capital that could potentially be reinvested back into other areas such as patient care. In order to combat the challenge of reducing waste and associated costs, hospital purchasing managers and sustainability staff are increasingly seeking out methods to improve the fiscal and environmental responsibility of their supply chains.Many health care providers are turning to ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, a free online tool developed by the U.S. EPA to track and evaluate building energy, waste, and water usage, in order to reduce consumption and costs in their own facilities and influence greener purchasing decisions. This session will focus on how health care supply chain professionals can leverage ENERGY STAR tools and resources to help inform sustainable purchasing decisions, generate financial savings, and achieve organizational sustainability goals.<h4>LEARNING OBJECTIVES</h4><ul><li>Learn the benefits of procuring ENERGY STAR certified equipment, how to find them, and sample procurement language.</li><li>Understand the information required to benchmark facility waste or energy performance.</li><li>Define the benefits of achieving ENERGY STAR certification for buildings or tenant space in the supply chain.</li></ul><h4>CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS</h4>Earn 1 CEC for attending this educational webinar.<h4>SPEAKER</h4>Clark Reed National Program Manager US Environmental Protection Agency (MC-6202A) Mon, 16 Sep 2024 23:07:06 -0500 Career/Professional Development Supplementing your EVS Training with Simulation Labs /education-events/supplementing-evs-training 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.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.This will be a live webinar in which the speakers will present for the first portion, followed by ample time for Q&amp;A and facilitated discussions on this topic. After the live viewing, registrants will receive access to an on-demand recording of the webinar.<h3>REGISTRATION INFORMATION</h3>This live webinar will be presented on May 9th, 2024 from 2:00pm - 3:00pm Central Time.Product Code: 324WB0524<hr><h3>SPEAKER</h3>Shannon Edwards Crothall Regional Training Manager MedStar Health Fri, 26 Apr 2024 09:53:59 -0500 Career/Professional Development Exchange24 Education and Solution Summit /education-events/exchange24-education-and-solution-summit Exchange24 Summit is the only event built by and designed for health care environmental services leaders to learn, network and find solutions 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. Mon, 04 Mar 2024 13:00:55 -0600 Career/Professional Development Webinar: Survey Readiness /education-events/webinar-survey-readiness Preparation for an audit is no small feat. When receiving a visit from The Joint Commission, DNV, Department of Health, or CMS, there are various plans that can be created to ensure that the survey goes as smoothly as possible. This webinar will cover preliminary actions that can lead to survey success, including the 10 C's ranging from Cleanliness to Compliance to Communication. Register for this webinar to ensure that you are survey ready when the time comes! Product Code: 324WB1023 This is a pre-recorded, on-demand webinar available at your convenience. &nbsp; <hr /> Speaker: Scott Hedding,&nbsp;MBA, FACHE, CHESP Vice President of Environmental and Linen Services MedStar Health Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:56:02 -0500 Career/Professional Development Emerging Leaders Conversation Circle - December 2023 /education-events/emerging-leaders-conversation-circle-december-2023 Join AHE's Emerging Leaders Action Team for a&nbsp;Conversation Circles&nbsp;virtual meetup.&nbsp;Conversation Circles are a chance to connect with other EVS peers who may be new to the profession or young in their careers. These complimentary virtual networking events provide the opportunity to meet other new members, ask questions, discuss hot topics and find solutions to current issues. This Conversation Circle will be held over Zoom to provide the chance to see each other and have an open casual conversation about what is important to you. Know someone that would be interested in joining these discussions? Please share this link and encourage them to sign up. <h3>ABOUT THE EMERGING LEADERS ACTION TEAM</h3> The <a href="/membership/emerging-leaders">Emerging Leaders Action Team</a> is made up of 91��members under 45 who are looking to attract, engage, retain and encourage young and new EVS professionals. We want to create specific content and opportunities to empower a new generation of EVS leaders that will grow and retain the membership and expand the influence of AHE. Wed, 02 Aug 2023 14:59:48 -0500 Career/Professional Development Emerging Leaders Conversation Circle - August 2023 /education-events/emerging-leaders-conversation-circle-august-2023 Join AHE's Emerging Leaders Action Team for a&nbsp;Conversation Circles&nbsp;virtual meetup.&nbsp;Conversation Circles are a chance to connect with other EVS peers who may be new to the profession or young in their careers. These complimentary virtual networking events provide the opportunity to meet other new members, ask questions, discuss hot topics and find solutions to current issues. This Conversation Circle will be held over Zoom to provide the chance to see each other and have an open casual conversation about what is important to you. Know someone that would be interested in joining these discussions? Please share this link and encourage them to sign up. <h3>ABOUT THE EMERGING LEADERS ACTION TEAM</h3> The <a href="/membership/emerging-leaders">Emerging Leaders Action Team</a> is made up of 91��members under 45 who are looking to attract, engage, retain and encourage young and new EVS professionals. We want to create specific content and opportunities to empower a new generation of EVS leaders that will grow and retain the membership and expand the influence of AHE. Wed, 02 Aug 2023 10:55:37 -0500 Career/Professional Development Disinfectants: The Essentials of Evaluation and Selection - November 2023 /education-events/disinfectants-essentials-evaluation-and-selection-november-2023 This course runs from Monday, November 6, 2023 through Sunday, December 10, 2023.&nbsp;The deadline to register is November 6, 2023. Emerging infectious diseases, contagious viral strains, and antibiotic resistant ‘superbugs’ are major threats for health care institutions. Knowledge of the most current infection prevention measures, including evidenced-based environmental surface cleaning and disinfection practices, is of paramount importance. The Essentials of Infection Prevention and Environmental Hygiene course is specifically designed to help non-clinical workers gain knowledge in epidemiology concepts, effective infection prevention and control methods, and recommended cleaning and quality monitoring practices. The content covers a wide spectrum of topics, including a brief introduction to the microbiology of organisms such as Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Clostridium difficile, transmission and prevention methods, employee protection guidelines with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), recommended protocols for patient room cleaning, and environmental monitoring technologies. This essential course also includes guidance document excerpts from AHE, the Centers for Disease Control, and OSHA’s Standards for Blood Borne Pathogens. <a class="btn btn-lg btn-primary btn-block" href="/ahe-online-course-disinfectants-essentials-evaluation-and-selection" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Detailed Course Page</a> <h3>REGISTRATION INFORMATION</h3> 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. On the start date of the course you will receive course access information. <ul> <li>Course Runs: November 6, 2023 - December 10, 2023</li> <li>Registration Deadline: November 6, 2023, at 11:59 pm CT</li> <li>CECs: 4</li> <li>Product Code: 3324ELDEES1123</li> </ul> <h3 class="”text-align-center text-align-center">REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE BY NOVEMBER 6, 2023!</h3> Tue, 27 Jun 2023 13:44:40 -0500 Career/Professional Development The Lean Management System in Health Care - October 2023 /education-events/lean-management-October-2023 This course runs from Monday, October 30, 2023 through Sunday, December 10, 2023.&nbsp;The deadline to register is October 30,&nbsp;2023. Ever-increasing health care costs are a critical financial concern for health care facilities and the nation. How are today’s leading facilities managing costs effectively? What is their secret to success? Lean management techniques have proven to be a critical factor in the success of many organizations. What can Lean do for you and your organization? Learn how to use Lean to eliminate waste in Environmental Services processes, and to drive continuous quality improvement and employee job satisfaction. This self-directed, interactive online course will use case studies and exercises to lay the foundation for creating a Lean health care organization through the application of Lean tools and concepts such as value stream mapping, 5S, mistake proofing, and more. When properly implemented, the Lean system can bring tangible results for Environmental Services, the facility, the staff, and ultimately patients. <a class="btn btn-lg btn-primary btn-block" href="/education/lean_management_system_course" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Detailed Course Page</a> <h3>REGISTRATION INFORMATION</h3> 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. On the start date of the course you will receive course access information. <ul> <li>Class Runs: October 30, 2023 - December 10, 2023</li> <li>Registration Deadline:&nbsp;October 30, 2023 at 11:59 pm CT</li> <li>CECs: 5</li> <li>Product Code:&nbsp;324ELLMS1023</li> </ul> <h3 class="”text-align-center text-align-center">REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE BY OCTOBER 30, 2023!</h3> Tue, 27 Jun 2023 13:22:43 -0500 Career/Professional Development CHEST Train-the-Trainer: Your Next Steps to Training /education-events/chest-train-trainer-your-next-steps-training-june-1-2023 91��would like to invite T-CHEST to a live webinar to introduce the new testing process. If you have attained your T-CHEST certification and plan on proctoring any future CHEST examinations, this webinar is for you! This webinar will cover the pre-, during, and post-exam steps for T-CHEST trainers who completed the CHEST t3 workshop. We will introduce all the current T-CHEST trainers to the new PSI platform and testing procedures. We will discuss the next steps for creating proctoring accounts, and the new test administration dates and share the new exam process pages. We will also address how to maintain your organization’s training program and share valuable resources to help the T-CHEST trainers manage future training delivery.Product Code: 324WB0023 Fri, 19 May 2023 09:57:48 -0500 Career/Professional Development Emerging Leaders Conversation Circle - May 2023 /education-events/emerging-leaders-conversation-circle-may-2023 Join AHE's Emerging Leaders Action Team for a&nbsp;Conversation Circles&nbsp;virtual meetup.&nbsp;Conversation Circles are a chance to connect with other EVS peers who may be new to the profession or young in their careers. These complimentary virtual networking events provide the opportunity to meet other new members, ask questions, discuss hot topics and find solutions to current issues. This Conversation Circle will be held over Zoom to provide the chance to see each other and have an open casual conversation about what is important to you. Know someone that would be interested in joining these discussions? Please share this link and encourage them to sign up. <h3>ABOUT THE EMERGING LEADERS ACTION TEAM</h3> The <a href="/membership/emerging-leaders">Emerging Leaders Action Team</a> is made up of 91��members under 45 who are looking to attract, engage, retain and encourage young and new EVS professionals. We want to create specific content and opportunities to empower a new generation of EVS leaders that will grow and retain the membership and expand the influence of AHE. Mon, 01 May 2023 13:58:16 -0500 Career/Professional Development