Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene
The efforts of the FDA and the Hospital Bed Safety Workgroup have culminated in FDA's release of Hospital Bed System Dimensional and Assessment Guidance to Reduce Entrapment. This guidance provides recommendations for manufacturers of new hospital beds and for facilities with existing beds (…
Safety concerns and recommendations to help health care providers, health care facility staff, and caregivers ensure hospital bed mattress covers are safe for use in health care settings.
CHESP FAQs
Am I eligible to take the exam?
It all depends on your formal education and years in the industry. A candidate must fulfill one of the following requirements:
- High School diploma and/or GED plus 7 years of environmental services experience, including 5 years of management in a…
The Association for the Healthcare Environment (AHE) announces the recipients of the 2017 Recognition Awards for excellence in caring for the environment, volunteer service, mentorship and environmental sustainability.
The Association for the Healthcare Environment (AHE) announces the 2018 annual EXCHANGE education conference will be held in Columbus, Ohio on September 24-27.
The Association for the Healthcare Environment (AHE) announces Diversey as the fourth ever environmental services industry leader to be presented with AHE’s prestigious Innovation Award.
There are a number of challenges that can impact the effectiveness of cleaning and disinfecting, from product, to process, to program. To have a successful program, it is important to understand the barriers and how to overcome them. This road map will help you improve your program.
This paper summarizes healthy building standards and how each of them address health and wellness in the built environment.
George Moxham was asked about the transition to a comprehensive Integrated Pest Management program at Glens Falls Hospital. Here is an edited transcription of that interview.
From improved scrub availability, to reduced costs, to enhanced infection prevention, Carroll Hospital has experienced tremendous positive results since deploying the Cintas Scrub Rental Program.