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Periodically AHE will poll the membership about various important topics related to EVS. The polls are derived from the most asked questions listed at the AHE Bulletin Board and ListServe. The information collected is then passed on to you as a members only benefit. This section is where you can see the results of the polls you and your peers submitted. Make sure you visit this section regularly. New questions will be added on a regular basis

Cleaning:

• What is the average cleaning time for an occupied patient room in your hospital?, January 2008
   
• What is the average cleaning time for a discharged/transfer patient room in your hospital?, January 2008 
   
• How often should privacy curtains be cleaned?, January 2008
   
• Have you implemented a microfiber system in your healthcare facility? If so, what type of system?, February 2008
   
• Does your facility have a container removal policy that establishes a "do not exceed" capacity for linen hampers, waste bags, sharps containers, or red bags?, May 2008 
   
• Is environmental services responsible for cleaning the operating room?, May 2008 
   
• Where can I find a list of EPA registered chemicals effective against Tuberculosis, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV, MRSA, Norovirus, and other bacteria and viruses? June 2008

Staff:

• What is the average turnover rate for the environmental services department?, March 2008
   
• What are the top 3 common sources of injuries in the healthcare environmental services department?, April 2008 

         

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