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Profiles in Excellence: Memorial Health

Memorial Health was a recipient of the Environmental Services Department of the Year award in 2018. Memorial Hospital emphasizes the intersection of training and retention, as they operate in tandem to build consistency and success throughout the health system.
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EPA Proposes New Standards for Ethylene Oxide Commercial Sterilization Facilities

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on April 11 proposed new standards for commercial sterilization facilities and certain health care organizations that use ethylene oxide (EtO). This Special Bulletin reviews the highlights of these proposals and provides additional background and insight on the issue and potential impact for hospitals and health systems.

Legionellosis, Part 1

Magazine & Journal Articles
Part one of this two-part article provides an overview of Legionnaires’ disease, the source of the bacterium in hospital water systems and aerosol vectors of infection. Part two will focus on the important role that a multidiscipline team plays in managing the legionellosis risk.

Ebola

Magazine & Journal Articles
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released updated Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Hospitalized Patients with Known or Suspected Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever in U.S. Hospitals. Standard, contact, and droplet precautions are recommended for any patients with known or suspected Ebola hemorrhagic fever.

Leveraging Technology to Hire for Fit and Create an Environmental Culture of Care

Technical Paper
Studies have shown that emphasis should be placed on adequately training environmental service workers and providing timely feedback on the thoroughness of cleaning by using fluorescent marking or ATP methods. By identifying the connectors and promoters from the front-line staff and focusing them on creating a culture of care and trust, we can take the organic approach to change and improved performance.

Maintaining Hygienically Clean Health Care Textiles Within a Health Care Facility

Technical Paper
Health care textiles are a crucial component in the care and treatment of patients if positive outcomes are to be realized. The absence of guidance from regulatory organizations pertaining to the handling, internal transportation, and storage of hygienically clean textiles within the confines of health care facilities brings into question the hygienic integrity of such textiles. This document addresses the shortcomings and provides suggested direction and support.

Press Release: AHE 2016 Innovation Award: Industry Leaders Products, Services and Technology Achievements Are Recognized

Press Releases
Key Source International is the third ever environmental services industry leader to be presented with AHE’s prestigious Innovation Award.

Quick Tips for Critical Partnerships

Magazine & Journal Articles
Gail Fraine, RN, MMHC, BSN, CIC shares tips on minimizing risk and increasing safety when it comes to preventing disease transmission.

Press Release: AHE Announces ServiceMaster Clean as Corporate Champion

Press Releases
The Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE), of the American Hospital Association, has announced ServiceMaster Clean as a 2018-2020 Corporate Champion.

HCAHPS above the 90 Percentile: The Magic of Frontline Engagement Hand Out

Presentation Resource
Brian Lee, CSP, presents on the five attitudes of engagement, the four imperatives of a K.E.E.P. strategy, a vision for excellence and the brilliance of the basics.