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Lessons learned from an UV implementation project
Academic medical center learns that adaptability, training and oversight are keys to success
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Environmental Services
Selecting and implementing a UV disinfection system
Six steps to adopting new cleaning technology
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Interview
Working for a safer, healthier care environment
AHE Executive Director Patti Costello on challenges for those who clean and maintain care facilities
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Cover story
ES managers face succession planning challenges
Tips to develop the new generation of environmental services leaders
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Environmental services
University adds health care environmental services focus to hospitality program
Ohio State University and AHE team up on program to train next generation
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Infection control
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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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
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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Environmental Services
Environmental services and the patient-centered promise
Patient perceptions of safety, quality and experience affect hospital brand and reputation
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Environmental services
Five things environmental services managers are concerned about
The department is playing a larger role in improving safety, throughput and patient satisfaction
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