Role of the environmental services department in patient care often underestimated
Healthcare facility environmental services managers shared their top concerns in a roundup of articles on the Health Facilities Management website.
The key environmental services topics included:
• Improving operating room cleaning efficiency by developing a Lean, collaborative process
• Developing a hospital floor-cleaning program with daily, periodic and restorative maintenance procedures
June 19, 2018
Topic Area: Infection Control
Building Disaster Resilience Through CollaborationThe ability to respond quickly and recover effectively depends on the strength of an organization’s external bonds.
Amae Health Expands to New York CityThis expansion brings its integrated care model to serve individuals with complex mental health conditions.
Hospital for Special Surgery Opens Two New Facilities in New JerseyThe two facilities are a full-service outpatient center and a surgery center.
Should We Be Testing Toilet Water in Patient Restrooms?Research suggests transmission of Legionella pneumophila through toilet flushing should be considered when investigating a Legionnaires’ disease case.
Healthcare Union Petitions for Increased Staff Safety at HCA Florida HospitalsThe petition follows a recent nurse assault and 160 calls to law enforcement this year at one hospital alone.