March 17, 2021 | Format: News Release
The Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE), a professional membership group of the American Hospital Association, has developed the first interactive competency model tool for health care environmental services professionals, including technicians, supervisors, managers and directors.
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The first interactive competency model tool for health care environmental services professionals, including technicians, supervisors, managers and directors.
These core competencies may be used to create job descriptions, assess performance and guide professional development; self-assess skill levels and training needs and set improvement goals; and determine staff t
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The Impact of Communications and Motivation on the Environmental Services Workplace
By Lisa Ford
January 11, 2021 | Formats: Technical Paper | Content Areas: Workforce | Tags: Communication, Motivation, Leadership, Diversity
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This report explores how participation in AHE professional membership has driven the performance and career advancement of our members.
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Core Competencies
A core competency is considered one that is an absolute requirement for a specific job. These core competencies may be used to create job descriptions, assess performance and guide professional development; self-assess skill levels and training needs and set improvement goals; and determine staff training needs. It should be noted that job titles vary by organizational size, structure, level within a health care system and other organizational attributes.
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This AHE members-only resource provides refresher training for frontline EVS staff that is essential for combating SARS-CoV-2. Download these training resources and lead your team in making the connection between what an environmental services technician does with why they must do it.
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The Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE) created its Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) training program using an innovative, cost-effective model, in which facilities select representatives from their staff to be trained through AHE’s CHEST train-the-trainer program. Upon completion, representatives then deliver the CHEST certification program in their facility directly to frontline staff.
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Evidence-Based E-Resource from the Recognized Authority
Leverage best practices and tools to create and maintain safe environments of care. This go-to resource guides users through what takes place in each area of care, details why each area may be high-risk, and explains how to properly clean and disinfect each area. Environmental services and infection prevention professionals gain an understanding of why specific practices and procedures are recommended.
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Download these sample Environmental Services job descriptions to ensure you find the most qualified candidate for your open positions.
AHA Announces Optimized Conference Experience: ASHE and AHE to Collaborate During 2020 Conferences
February 19, 2020 | Formats: News Release
CHICAGO, February 19, 2020 – Two leading health care associations are bringing their annual conferences to Chicago in 2020 to provide attendees an enhanced experience and greater opportunities for cross-team collaboration.
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The Association for the Health Care Environment Announces Elected 2020-2021 Board Members
January 16, 2020 | Formats: News Release
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The Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE), of the American Hospital Association, has announced the recipients of the 2019 Environmental Services (ES) Department of the Year Award.
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AHE Presents 2019 Heart of Health Care Award
June 19, 2019 | Formats: News Release
CHICAGO, June 19, 2019 –The Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE), of the American Hospital Association, has announced the recipient of the 2019 AHE Heart of Health Care Award.
Core Components of Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection
AHE was a significant contributor to the development of these core components. The following AHE offerings were used as references for this resource:
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CaroMont Regional Medical Center
Gastonia, NC
February 25 - 27
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The staffing methodology includes metrics derived from actual hospital staffing standards currently in place and practiced in the field, as well as direction from industry experts who have spent their careers in honing the craft of environmental services staffing.