Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Prevention strategies for some common superbugs.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Staying in compliance requires meticulous care in real-time tracking and training.
INFECTION PREVENTION
Emergency simulations and other creative solutions will help to address gaps in current practices.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Advice for ES professionals on daily, periodic and restorative maintenance.
AHE PERSPECTIVE
Environmental services managers can take steps to eliminate unwanted residual odors left behind by disinfection products.
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.