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EVS, regulations and infection
The overlap of regulations from various governing bodies reveal the need for EVS to have a seat at the design table
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Environmental Services
Environmental services
EVS professionals and hospital design
Getting environmental services involved early in the design process can prevent problems later
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Environmental services
Researchers test PPE methods
Recent study evaluates effectiveness of 10 different donning and doffing methods used in the health care field
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Infection prevention
Researchers test patient bathroom sinks for bacteria
Sink location in patient bathrooms can influence the growth of antibiotic-resistant organisms
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Environmental Services
Developing the AHE’s staffing book
A special staffing task force set out to create a method backed by data
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Environmental Services
Staffing methodology helps to optimize ES workforce utilization
AHE reference helps leaders to manage staffing demands using clear and measurable process
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Infection Prevention
The built environment's role in infection prevention
New CDC resource shows how facilities professionals can join in the fight to prevent infections
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Environment of care
New tools target infection prevention
Assessment tools from CDC, APIC made available to the field after successful pilot at three hospitals
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Environmental Services
Leading the front line of environmental services
Modeling humility, authenticity and integrity will help to build a collaborative team
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Environmental Services
Boosting ES departmental recognition
Build a high-performing team by providing opportunities for success and enhancing continuity of performance
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