Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene
Using the train-the-trainer model, the Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) designation sets national standards specifically for environmental services technicians working in health care. The CHEST curriculum is based on seven content domains that were identified…
As if the regular challenges weren’t enough! The year 2020 is trying everything it can to eat our lunch! Your teams are running on fumes. Heck, even more are running toward the door! Leader, in the face of uncertainty, stress, exhaustion, frustration, and under-appreciation, your best attitude and…
The EVS team is vital for maintaining clean and safe healthcare spaces, which is crucial for operational efficiency and enhancing patient well-being. Despite not providing direct care, frontline EVS staff's interactions with patients, families, and clinicians can have a life-saving impact,…
This year has brought more than the usual challenges to the operating room with the temporary closing or re-deployment of many surgical departments. Do things need to be done differently going forward?
In this presentation we will discuss unique considerations for environmental…
Health care facilities across the country have begun to transition from COVID-19 crisis mode back to a normal, steady state of operations. Many operating rooms have already re-opened for certain elective procedures with disease progression. Meanwhile, facilities have outfitted rooms with special…
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This AHE members-only resource provides refresher training for frontline EVS staff that is essential for combating SARS-CoV-2. Download these training resources and lead your team in making the connection between…
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Those who are unable to participate in the practicum in-person training session, can still enhance their knowledge of principles of epidemiology and infection prevention.
Canceled
Earn a Certificate of Mastery in Infection Prevention
Online course: March 23 - June 1
In-person: Aug 1-2, AHE Exchange preconference event, Chicago, IL
The Certificate of Mastery in Infection Prevention (CMIP) is a robust certificate program which requires online pre-work…
The Certified Surgical Cleaning Technician (CSCT) program prepares trainers to conduct certification training for surgical cleaning technicians, ensuring they are knowledgeable, skilled and fully prepared for their role in the operating room.
Note that designated trainers are not tested; only…