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Health system deploys copper-infused surfaces to decrease infections
Sentara's research prompted it to make copper a regular fixture in its infection control strategy
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Environmental Services
Infection prevention
Study: UV light helps to eliminate superbugs
Duke Health research shows UVC light can enhance disinfection for drug-resistant bacteria
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Infection control
WHO ranks 12 bacteria families that pose greatest health risks
The list will help to prioritize research to help eliminate health care-associated infections
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Environmental services
Eight environmental services workforce planning steps
How to devise an effective and verifiable ES budget based on operational needs
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AHE Perspective: Safety
Organizing a successful stand-down for safety
Taking time to strategize new best practices can lead to a safer and more efficient department
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Environmental Services
Researchers explore ways to improve patient room cleaning
Three-year study aimed at developing solutions to make environment safer
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Laundry operations
Hospital combines new- and old-school skills for seamless laundry operation
Advanced processes plus one skilled seamstress help to keep 862-bed Parkland running smoothly
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Environmental Services
Cleaning acute care hospitals and ambulatory settings
Different types of facilities can require different approaches
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Environmental services
Six steps to ensure effective cleaning of outpatient facilities
Environmental services must address new challenges as dependence on ambulatory care increases
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Infection prevention
AHE certification program takes infection prevention to higher level
Certificate of Master in Infection Prevention program offers chance to expand knowledge
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