Highlighting common scenarios from hand hygiene and glove use to properly cleaning patient rooms, this video will illustrate the type of precautions that housekeeping staff should take to protect themselves and patients from germs and infections that could make them sick.
Lose the weight. I’m not talking about physical weight but dead weight from your department. Deal with staff who negatively affect the department. They “weigh” on time, energy and morale and are preventing the team from achieving excellence. Exercise your role and lead by example. Now that you can move about freely because you cut…
You need to develop and improve your managerial skills on an ongoing basis as your career develops and as you meet new managerial challenges. Whether you manage a department or a project team, it’s important to know how to get the work done right. When you’re asked to achieve something with the help of others,…
The key is that sanitation, safety, and quality cannot be assured for items – particularly paper, textile products such as mops and cloths, and chemicals – that are kept in janitor/housekeeping, soiled utility, and other such areas. When it comes to soiled utility rooms, it might be good for the EVS profession to stop using…
I wrote some general cleaning procedures back here and several people thanked me and asked for more. So I want to take some time and give you some more general and some specific cleaning procedures, along with some important definitions. I have two ways to explain what I feel clean is. First, the absence of…
A career in Healthcare Environmental Services is more than a job—it is a calling to make a meaningful impact on patient care, safety, and the overall healthcare system. With strong demand, opportunities for growth, and the chance to work in a role that directly supports life-saving efforts, EVS offers a compelling career path for individuals who value service, diligence, and making a difference.
By choosing a career in EVS, you are stepping into a role where your contributions are essential, appreciated, and impactful. Whether you aspire to advance within the field, gain a foothold in healthcare, or simply seek a career with purpose, Healthcare Environmental Services is a fulfilling and promising choice.
Following the ‘Six Aims’ By Tina L. Cermignano, CHESP There has been a lot of media attention about the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) report “To Err is Human,” especially over outbreaks of community-based Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). However, we should concentrate on the second report from the IOM, “Crossing the Quality Chasm,” which provides a…
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