Operational Excellence
The EVS team is vital for maintaining clean and safe healthcare spaces, which is crucial for operational efficiency and enhancing patient well-being. Despite not providing direct care, frontline EVS staff's interactions with patients, families, and clinicians can have a life-saving impact,…
Health care facilities across the country have begun to transition from COVID-19 crisis mode back to a normal, steady state of operations. Many operating rooms have already re-opened for certain elective procedures with disease progression. Meanwhile, facilities have outfitted rooms with special…
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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…
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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…
This session explores the necessary core elements for building a formidable alliance with key stakeholders to improve overall patient safety and frontline staff engagement in reducing risk.
Presenters from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provide information on the Proposed Rule: Management Standards for Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals.
This session explores the identification of waste streams common to health care facilities.
AHE CMIP Testimonials
Great program, provides the necessary skills and requisite knowledge for ES to work with IP to provide the best possible patient care as we work towards zero patient harm.
Well worth the time and money spent. Should be a requirement for all staff and EVS leaders.
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Capstone Project
Capstone projects allow learners to bring together the key learning from the Certificate of Mastery program and demonstrate that they have met the program's objectives and goals. Additionally, capstone projects serve as a bridge to the next step, helping learners to extend their…
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HFM Environmental Services News
Health Facilities Management, a publication of the American Hospital Association, is the most trusted…