Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene
The sixth module of the VPEI program focuses on the total cost of ownership of a product or technology and factors to consider.
The fifth module of the VPEI program focuses on EPA labeling requirements, the Spaulding classification, and the five categories of disinfectant levels and technologies.
The fourth module of the VPEI program focuses on research resources and differences in rigor, bias, and results.
The second module of the VPEI program focuses on the five infection producing pathogens in health care.
The first module of the VPEI program involves a matching game to create statistics about the value of strategic leadership in cleaning and disinfection.
Core Components of Environmental Cleaning and DisinfectionAHE was a significant contributor to the development of these core components. The following AHE offerings were used as references for this resource:
AHE Presents the CHEST Facilitator Guide
AHE Presents the Updated CSCT Facilitator Guide
The Certified Surgical Cleaning Technician (CSCT) Facilitator Guide was recently updated and includes a new look as well as updated material.
In this first in a series of Recommended Practice documents, certified entomologists from Orkin and Western Pest Services teamed with AHE to offer a complete "how to" guide to implementing and maintaining an effective Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program in a health care facility.
This publication, Contracting Myth and Realities, includes sample surveys, budgets, and task lists to help make good decisions for your department.