Increasing In-patient satisfaction for Environmental Services

Improving inpatient satisfaction with housekeeping services is essential for creating a positive and comfortable healthcare environment. Patients who feel well-cared for in terms of cleanliness and organization are more likely to have a better overall experience. Here are some strategies to enhance inpatient satisfaction with housekeeping: Remember that patient satisfaction is often influenced by the…

$10,000 heated toilet

For most people, all they require from their toilet is that it flushes without blocking itself. But now a new high-tech toilet has been launched which includes a heated seat, a massage function, and two ‘sanitizing nozzles’ which it claims eliminates the need for toilet paper. It even includes a lid which automatically opens and…

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Positive Recognition

  Survey after survey shows employees consider recognition as one of the top desires in any job. Yet those same surveys show little recognition is received. How much of a leaders success is hindered by their lack of recognition for the work their employees do. People who feel appreciated are more positive about themselves and…

Floor Finish Dry Time

Most of us understand that floor finish performance is greatly enhanced by allowing adequate dry time. But, few people understand why this is so important and what mechanism is at work. Floor finish contains many independent ingredients such as water, polymer, resin, wax, plasticizer, coalescing agent and defoamer that, when combined together, form a stable,…

Hello Everyone

I’m sorry that I have been inconsistent, or non-existent in updating this website over the past few months. I’m working on so many things I’ve put my time in other areas. Soon I will be adding new content, longer posts that have greater emphasis in learning, team building, and inspiring your staff to greatness. Remember…

Why Measure Environmental Services Quality Daily

  Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives. ~Willa A Foster All hospital environmental service departments have some form of quality assurance process. However often the cleaning inspections are done when it is slow,…