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AHE Exchange Conference for Hospital EVS Leaders and Professionals
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Connect and Get Inspired
July 22 - 24 | Phoenix
Exchange24 Summit is the only event built by and designed for health care environmental services leaders to learn, network and find solutions to EVS challenges. We’ve heard your feedback - the new and improved Summit offers more active engagement than ever before, with conversation circles, group working sessions, and other opportunities for peer interaction. This is your invitation to join a thriving community and build lasting connections in an inspiring learning environment.
Expand Your EVS Knowledge
Participate in cutting-edge learning labs and educational activities to keep up with emerging trends and expand your skills.
Explore the Latest Solutions
Find the right solutions for your unique needs. Discover products and services to overcome challenges and meet your goals.
Network and Meet Other Professionals
Engage and connect with other professionals in the EVS field, expand your network, and build partnerships.
Featured Speakers
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Dr. Tiffany Wiksten, DNP, RN, CIC
Associate Director, Standards Interpretation Group
Division of Healthcare Improvement
Read Bio »![Dr. Ivan Joseph](/sites/default/files/2024-02/Ivan-Joseph-Headshot-300px.png)
Dr. Ivan Joseph
Leadership Expert, Opening Keynote Speaker
Build a High Performance Team!
Read Bio »![Jessica Rector](/sites/default/files/2024-02/Jessica-Rector-Headshot-300px.png)
Jessica Rector, MBA
President and Chief Well-Being Officer
Ignite the Burned Out: How Leadership Inspires the Disengaged
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Nick Webb
Health Care Futurist, Closing Keynote Speaker
The Impact of Chaotic Innovation on Efficiency, Safety, Sustainability, and Staffing
Read Bio »![Dale Anderson](/sites/default/files/2024-06/Dale-Anderson-Headshot-300px.png)
Dale Anderson
Manager, Physician Offices at OSF HealthCare
Dynamic Engagement Keynote Speaker
Read Bio »Find Your Summit Pathway
Experience a new level of connectivity and inspiration with immersive learning labs and transformative sessions. The power-packed Summit agenda features four learning paths tailored to meet your knowledge needs.
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Featured Sessions:
- Floors from all angles. Where are the risks?
- Conversation Circles: Infection Prevention
- CDC Insights: Knowledge Gaps in Environmental Infection Prevention and Control
- Proper Disinfection of Pharmacy Cleanroom Environments
- Clostridioides difficile: Press Pause Before Blaming Environmental Services!
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Featured Sessions:
- The Rise of Multi-Directional Leadership: Shaping the Future of Organizations
- Conversation Circles: Leadership
- Leading with the Heart and Mind: Transformative Leadership in Environmental Services
- Finding Pride In The Work
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Featured Sessions:
- Leaning in During Lean Times: Resource Management Solutions
- Conversation Circles: Operations and Staffing
- Benchmarking in Healthcare: How it is Environmental Services
- Haz Mats/Wastes Compliance Takes a Village. Be the Mayor!
- Best Practices and Proper Management of a Textile Care Program
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Featured Sessions:
- Advancements in Cleaning and Disinfection Technology
- Conversation Circles: Technology and Innovation
- Ripple Effect—Leveraging EVS to Reduce The Risk of Water
- Update on the use of Eco-Friendly Cleaners and Disinfectants
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You asked for a more interactive experience – we answered!
New and expanded opportunities for peer engagement include Conversation Circles for each learning path, topic-driven group discussions with report outs, in-session polling and more.
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Exchange24 Education & Solution Summit
Get Ready to Be Refreshed and Inspired
Exchange24 is designed to elevate you and your organization and enhance your career potential. The Summit is set in a relaxing destination resort, conducive to adult learning and organizational budgets. By attending this event, you can expect:
- Interactive knowledge sharing with professional peers
- Varied learning experiences led by EVS thought leaders
- Hands-on demonstrations of products and services from reputable vendors
- Insights into new developments and evolving best practices
- Time to relax, reflect and absorb lessons learned while surrounded by natural beauty
- Earn up to 13 CECs towards your certification
Find Your People at Exchange24
Exchange24 Summit is the largest gathering of EVS professionals in the country. Summit attendees represent diverse sectors of the EVS field, and this event provides ample opportunities to find other professionals with shared interests.
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Environmental Services Directors
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EVS Managers & Supervisors
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Infection Preventionists
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Business Leaders
Learn in Luxurious and Grand Surroundings
Phoenix | Sonoran Desert
Exchange24 Summit will take place at an opulent location near exciting cultural hotspots and nightlife. This venue lies in the heart of a majestic desert and features five refreshing pools, cozy cabana cottages, plush pool suites, golf courses, fun games, lavish spa treatments and more! Exchange24 Summit is the break you need from virtual burnout and the chance to experience refined splendor.
*At this time, a majority of rooms in the group block have been reserved. If you would like to reserve a room outside of the block or at a nearby hotel, please book directly with Marriott or Hilton, or through Orbitz.
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Find New and Improved Solutions for Your EVS Challenges
The Exchange24 Solution Center connects you with trusted vendors and resources. Explore products and services from 50+ companies. Experience close-up demonstrations and find the tools, technologies and services to meet your needs. Do you have a solution to showcase? Reserve your booth today!
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See a session from Exchange now!
Were you unable to attend Exchange23? Do you want a chance to view one of the highest-rated presentations? Access this on-demand webinar on the topic of signifcant staffing challenges and increased workloads.
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Show the Value of Exchange, Get Approval
Seek employer approval with our easy-to-use justification toolkit! This resource provides tools and talking points to help you calculate costs and confidently convey your return on investment.
View Justification Toolkit“It was good to meet some of the marvelous people who contribute to the community and chat in person. The presenters and presentations were on point and professional. It was an excellent overall experience, I plan to attend again next year.”
Sharon Buckley-Omier
Environmental Services Professional
“AHE Exchange is a great opportunity to connect with other professionals in the industry and discuss issues we are currently dealing with. You do not have to reinvent the wheel, others have dealt with the same issues. Exchange is a place where you can learn from them.”
Tanya Newmarch
Director of Environmental Services
“AHE Exchange was a great opportunity to network and connect with leaders from our service area on the challenges they are facing. It was refreshing to identify with others and see how they have handled the past few years.”
Adam Wilhite
Environmental Services Professional
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For general questions about registration or the AHE Exchange event, please contact AHE@aha.org