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...
Giving Recognition
A quick tip regarding recognition.
Principles and Traits for Leading Environmental Services Today
Successful leadership in healthcare environmental services requires constant vigilance, ongoing education, willingness to identify opportunities for improvement in ourselves first,...
Resonant Leadership
Resonant Leaders engage us. They evoke positive emotions and inspire us through their positive thoughts and clear vision. Leaders develop...
Just Another Day? I Don’t Think So
Sure it seems like a never ending cycle of cutbacks, reductions and expectations to do more with less. Some hospitals...
Schedule and Procedures Part 1
Housekeeping schedules should be planned, written and closely followed. Cleaning schedules should be developed according to the needs of each...
Cleaning Carts
A properly stocked cleaning cart will help prevent wasted trips to supply closets and should be equipped with any of...
Healthcare Cleaning
The major difference between cleaning a medical facility and any other building is the focus on the un-seen enemy, bacteria....
Cleaning Specifications and Standards Part 2
Here I continue to list cleaning standards. We use these as a guide to understanding our responsibilities in general cleaning....
Cleaning Specifications and Standards Part 1
Environmental Services (ES) is important to any business because the visible cleaning results create the first impression of a visitor...
Foundation and Principles of Environmental Services
Cleaning and maintaining the built environment of a healthcare facility, or a building where healthcare services are delivered is driven...
Welcome to Healthcare Environmental Services
In Environmental Services, we are aware that first impression of our facility is very important to our clients and other...
