Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene
PATIENT SAFETY
Weekly reports to hospital leadership lead to sharp cuts in <em>Acinetobacter baumannii </em>infections.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Environmental services managers can achieve sustained success by focusing on five key factors.
AHE PERSPECTIVE
Tool helps measure ES department performance.
PATIENT SAFETY
<em>C. difficile</em> rates decline slightly but fall short of 2013 target range for improvement.
MARKETPLACE
Floor cleaning systems improve maneuverability while operating with less noise and expense.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Effective terminal cleaning is key to breaking the chain of transmission of HAIs.
AHE PERSPECTIVE
Routine cleaning and disinfection can reduce risk of HAI from cross-contamination from medical devices and environmental surfaces.