Environmental Services - March 2013
Environmental services instrumental in combating C. diff in hospital
Environmental cleaning practices were the most significant factor in cutting a Cincinnati hospital's Clostridium difficile (C. diff) incidence rate in half over six months.
3/27/2013
Healthcare association offers review of EVS training programs
Educational institutions, consultants and healthcare organizations with their own in-house training can submit training and educational materials to the AHE for review to earn the Seal of Review and Recognition.
3/22/2013
Hospitals should consider costs, benefits of in-house laundry versus alternatives
Maintaining an on-premises laundry facility can be a costly decision for hospitals. Some situations warrant this cost, but available options in high-volume laundry arrangements means environmental services managers should carefully weigh the costs and benefits of each.
3/20/2013
Green Seal releases new laundry standard for industrial and institutional products
A new Green Seal standard for institutional and industrial laundry products addresses their life cycle impacts.
3/8/2013
Proper floor care can prevent slips and falls in healthcare facilities
While evidence-based design has proven to be a useful tool in accident reductions in healthcare facilities, some suggest ongoing training for environmental services staff on the proper care of floors can also be beneficial to fall prevention programs.
3/7/2013
AHE launches new online training for healthcare environmental services
The Association for the Healthcare Environment (AHE) of the American Hospital Association has introduced a new education program in collaboration with Clorox Healthcare.
3/4/2013
Free webinar promotes green cleaning programs in healthcare facilities
The Green Cleaning Network will host a free webinar March 6 on "The State of Green Cleaning" at 2 p.m. Eastern.
3/1/2013