Operational Excellence
Back by popular demand, 91°µÍøºÚÁÏis hosting its 3rd COVID-19 open forum this year. Join your health care EVS peers to discuss the various approaches and innovative solutions you are taking to combat COVID-19 challenges. Whether you're in a state that is advancing to the next phase of reopening, or a…
The EVS team is vital for maintaining clean and safe healthcare spaces, which is crucial for operational efficiency and enhancing patient well-being. Despite not providing direct care, frontline EVS staff's interactions with patients, families, and clinicians can have a life-saving impact,…
Health care facilities across the country have begun to transition from COVID-19 crisis mode back to a normal, steady state of operations. Many operating rooms have already re-opened for certain elective procedures with disease progression. Meanwhile, facilities have outfitted rooms with special…
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This 91°µÍøºÚÁÏmembers-only resource provides refresher training for frontline EVS staff that is essential for combating SARS-CoV-2. Download these training resources and lead your team in making the connection between…
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The Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE) created its Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) training program using an innovative, cost-effective model, in which facilities select representatives from…
This session explores the necessary core elements for building a formidable alliance with key stakeholders to improve overall patient safety and frontline staff engagement in reducing risk.
Presenters from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provide information on the Proposed Rule: Management Standards for Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals.
This session explores the identification of waste streams common to health care facilities.
The third module of the VPEI program focuses on facility priorities.
The final module of the VPEI program focuses on measuring outcomes of an implementation.