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Certified Health Care Environmental Services Professional (CHESP)

Certified Health Care Environmental Services Professionals (CHESP) demonstrate a mastery of maintaining the health care environment.

Tip Sheet: Cleaning and Disinfecting the Perioperative Suite

Free downloadable AHE reference features standards, practices and tips for cleaning and disinfecting a perioperative suite. 

AHE Seal of Review and Recognition Program Seal Holders

This formalized recognition program is aimed at assisting professionals in selecting training and in-service programs for the health care environment.

Environmental Services Management & Leadership Tools

Core Components of Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection
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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.

EPA proposal could have major impact on chemical widely used throughout health care 

The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing a tightening of standards regulating the manufacturing of several toxic chemicals, including ethylene oxide, which is widely used for sterilizing PPE and other medical equipment.

Groups update best practices for hand hygiene to prevent infection

The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology, in collaboration with AHA and other organizations, yesterday published updated best practices for hospitals to prevent healthcare-associated infections through hand hygiene based on the latest evidence.

Recognition Awards 2019 Press Release

AHE Presents 2019 Recognition Awards September 13, 2019 | Format: News Release

Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician Fall 2021 Virtual Train-the-Trainer

Using the train-the-trainer model, the Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) designation sets national standards specifically for environmental services technicians workin