Giving Recognition
A quick tip regarding recognition.
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Training Tips
Training · Verbally explain · Physically demonstrate · Use visual aids and include written instruction in employment policies and as envelope stuffers with payroll. · Use daily checklist to assist troubleshooting and accountability. Then repeat everything.
General Principles of Cleaning
Scrubbing (frictional cleaning) is the best way to physically remove dirt, debris and microorganisms. Cleaning is required prior to any disinfection process because dirt, debris and other materials can decrease the effectiveness of many chemical disinfectants. Cleaning products should be selected on the basis of their use, efficacy, safety and cost. Cleaning should always progress…
Environmental Cleaning Checklist
In view of the evidence that transmission of many healthcare acquired pathogens (HAPs) is related to contamination of near-patient surfaces and equipment, all hospitals are encouraged to develop programs to optimize the thoroughness of high touch surface cleaning as part of terminal room cleaning at the time of discharge or transfer of patients. Download the…
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,…
The Joint Commission Survey Update
We had our “long awaited” Joint Commission Survey the beginning of this week. It seemed like forever, waiting for them to arrive… not really. While it might have seemed like a long time, it really was just another week for a hospital that prides itself on being the best possible caregiver to meet the physical,…
Steps for Effective Staff Training
The most important staff related task we have in Environmental Services is in training. Almost every challenge or difficulty we face can be reduced or eliminated with training. To help you I’m going to list steps that will help you conduct successful training. This is not meant…