Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Chicago-area hospital enjoys success in hiring adults with disabities from foundation for ES jobs.
INFECTION PREVENTION
The state's public health department says the origin seems to be based in the community, but hospitals should stay alert.
SAFETY
The organization encourages hospitals to review current processes and stay abreast of recalls and alerts to keep patients safe.
NEWS
Also this week: NIOSH warns of counterfeit respirators and study determines best hand-washing technique.
FIELD REPORT
Overland Medical Center sees large drop in C. difficile cases after deploying two UV devices to disinfect patient rooms.
AHE PERSPECTIVE
Environmental services can play a critical role in the patient experience.
SUSTAINABILITY
Has your health care organization adopted recycling as a revenue stream?.
NEWS
Also this week: AHE gathers data to establish baseline staffing guidelines, and FDA seeks comments on medical device safety.
INFECTION CONTROL
Report cites dearth of evidence to support the use antimicrobials included in furnishing products..