Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene
Recent outbreaks of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) and adenovirus among children have raised questions about ways to prevent transmission when those affected are admitted to a health care facility. This advisory offers information regarding AFM, viruses that are currently implicated, modes of…
Studies have shown that emphasis should be placed on adequately training environmental service workers and providing timely feedback on the thoroughness of cleaning by using fluorescent marking or ATP methods. By identifying the connectors and promoters from the front-line staff and focusing them…
Health care textiles are a crucial component in the care and treatment of patients if positive outcomes are to be realized. The absence of guidance from regulatory organizations pertaining to the handling, internal transportation, and storage of hygienically clean textiles within the confines of…
About CHEST
Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Technician (CHEST)
The program offers a new certification for environmental services frontline workers. It was established using a comprehensive nationwide job analysis of a health care environmental services technician’s responsibilities…
The Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE), of the American Hospital Association, has announced the recipients of the 2018 Recognition Awards for excellence in caring for the environment, volunteer service, mentorship and environmental sustainability.
The Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE), of the American Hospital Association, has announced the recipient of the 2018 Phoenix Award.
The Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE) announced it was the recipient of two coveted Brandon Hall Gold Awards for Excellence in Learning; recognizing innovative design and measurable business results for the delivery of the Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician…
The Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE) announces the recipient of the 2018 AHE Innovation Award.