What is the first thing you notice when you enter a hotel or hospital room? I believe, most people register a simple impression: it is either clean and smells fresh, or it isn’t. This feeling of cleanliness gives us a sense of safety and comfort, a sign that professionals have worked tirelessly to prepare the space just for us. But what if that sterile scent masks an invisible world with a dramatic history of its own?
Tag: Environmental Services
When was the last time you were at your doctors office, or (and I hope not) at a hospital,
Another Question and Answer: Q. In the healthcare or residential setting, what does the “environment” or “environmental surface” mean? A.
The goal of any Environmental Services Department within a healthcare facility should be to prevent the spread of infectious agents
Here is the two step cleaning training video I participated in as a technical consultant. We filmed this video at
Our profession is so immensely diverse because of the level of talent and professionalism our members bring to the table.
As part of the proposed changes to healthcare, reimbursement for hospital care and post-acute care will be bundled; patient readmission’s
There are thousands of health care facilities in the United States. I imagine there are mock surveys and actual surveys
At our hospital we are in year three of a Service Excellence Initiative. Partnering with Custom Learning Systems we have
One of the organizations I am a member of, and actually the first that I joined, is the International Executive
Highlighting common scenarios from hand hygiene and glove use to properly cleaning patient rooms, this video will illustrate the type
I hope there is some relief in the activity at your institution now that we have made it through another