From Top To Bottom: The Environmental Services Series (3 Parts)

This is an Excellent training solution for Environmental Services Managers and Infection Prevention & Control Managers who may be challenged with high employee turnover, no time to train workers, language barriers and controlling infection rates.

This program produced in association with:

• Three 10-12 minute video visual presentations available in DVD or VHS
• Bonus Resource CD containing 10-Question Post Test for each program and Glossary of Terms
• All materials presented in both English & Spanish
• Available upon request 1 Free Site License per viewing address*

Learning Objective: To address the “front line” of infection control as it applies to environmental services and housekeeping personnel, including the use of cleaning supplies and disinfectants, personal protective equipment, procedures to protect staff and patients, and protocols for eliminating the spread of infectious diseases in patient rooms and procedure areas

This three part video series covers the Best Practices and Guidelines established by ASHES as well as publications and guidelines by leading healthcare organizations and guidance bodies.

From Top to Bottom: The Front Line in Infection Control

This program offers an introduction to the Environmental Services role as the front line against the spread of infectious diseases, and provides an overview of the equipment, cleaning and disinfecting solutions, as well as procedures for housekeeping staff.

Highlights from this program include:

• Common microorganisms: where they may be present and how they can cause infection and illness
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) necessary to protect workers and patients
• Hand Hygiene: the #1 way to prevent the spread of infectious microorganisms
• Cleaning & Disinfecting: which chemicals and procedures to use for specific areas
• Mixing, Storage and Disposal of cleaning chemicals
• Worker Safety: sharps, waste, and other hazards

This program can be purchased individually. Click here for more details.

From Top to Bottom: Cleaning the Occupied and Discharged Patient Room

This program provides in-depth demonstrations and explanations of procedures for cleaning and disinfecting an occupied and unoccupied patient room, as well as an isolation room.

Highlights from this program include:

• Tools & Materials for stocking the cleaning cart
• Choosing and preparing cleaning and disinfecting solutions
• Step-by-step of the room cleaning process including proper infection control protocols
• Cleaning up spills
• Waste and Linen removal

This program can be purchased individually. Click here for more details.

From Top to Bottom: Cleaning Operating & Procedure Rooms

This program provides an in-depth demonstration and explanation of cleaning and disinfecting protocols for the operating room and other hospital procedure areas.

Highlights from this program include:

• Common operating room viruses and bacteria, and the disinfectants used to combat them
• Safe disposal of general waste vs. medical waste
• Safe disposal of OR items, including linens and instruments
• Step-by-step of the OR cleaning process: before the first case of the day, between procedures, and the terminal clean
• Proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Cleaning and storing equipment

This program can be purchased individually. Click here for more details.

• New Employee Orientation
• Environmental Services / Housekeeping Education
• Infection Control Training
• Remedial/Risk Reduction Training

This program funded in-part through an unrestricted educational grant provided by

Infection Control for General Orientation: What You Need to Know

15 minutes

Infection prevention is everybody’s responsibility. This program highlights all of the required infection control issues in only 15 minutes!

Back to Basics: Selecting and Using Personal Protective Equipment

10 minutes

The quickest way to train all your staff on the proper use of personal protection equipment!

Back to Basics: Applying Standard Precautions

10 minutes

The quickest way to train all your staff on how to apply Standard Precautions!