Operational Excellence
As if the regular challenges weren’t enough! The year 2020 is trying everything it can to eat our lunch! Your teams are running on fumes. Heck, even more are running toward the door! Leader, in the face of uncertainty, stress, exhaustion, frustration, and under-appreciation, your best attitude and…
Back by popular demand, ¸ß±¶Å£Å£ is hosting its 3rd COVID-19 open forum this year. Join your health care EVS peers to discuss the various approaches and innovative solutions you are taking to combat COVID-19 challenges. Whether you're in a state that is advancing to the next phase of reopening, or a…
The EVS team is vital for maintaining clean and safe healthcare spaces, which is crucial for operational efficiency and enhancing patient well-being. Despite not providing direct care, frontline EVS staff's interactions with patients, families, and clinicians can have a life-saving impact,…
Health care facilities across the country have begun to transition from COVID-19 crisis mode back to a normal, steady state of operations. Many operating rooms have already re-opened for certain elective procedures with disease progression. Meanwhile, facilities have outfitted rooms with special…
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This ¸ß±¶Å£Å£ members-only resource provides refresher training for frontline EVS staff that is essential for combating SARS-CoV-2. Download these training resources and lead your team in making the connection between…
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The Association for the Health Care Environment (¸ß±¶Å£Å£) created its Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) training program using an innovative, cost-effective model, in which facilities select representatives from…
Exchange25 ¸ß±¶Å£Å£ Education & Solution Center is the best event for health care environmental services leaders. Learn and network with other hospital EVS professionals at this event happening June 8 - 11 in Columbus, OH!
This session explores the necessary core elements for building a formidable alliance with key stakeholders to improve overall patient safety and frontline staff engagement in reducing risk.
Presenters from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provide information on the Proposed Rule: Management Standards for Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals.
This session explores the identification of waste streams common to health care facilities.