From Top To Bottom: The Environmental Services Series (4 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:

Clinical Advisor(s):
Patricia A. Byers, RN, M(ASCP), CIC
Lisa Caffrey, RN, CIC
Patti Costello
Rosie Fardo
Brett Higgins, CHESP
Fiona Nemetz, CHESP, MS
John Scherberger, CHESP

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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

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

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From Top to Bottom: The Front Line in Infection Control

Produced in both English & Spanish, 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.

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

Produced in both English & Spanish, 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

Produced in both English & Spanish, this program can be purchased individually. Click here for more details.

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From Top to Bottom: Cleaning Operating & Procedure Rooms

Produced in both English & Spanish, 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.

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From Top to Bottom: Cleaning & Disinfecting Ambulatory Care Centers, Physician Offices & Clinics

This program provides an in-depth demonstration and explanation of evidence-based cleaning protocols for high traffic and treatment areas in medical clinics and offices.

Highlights from this program include:

• How to properly clean and disinfect reception and waiting rooms, exam/procedure rooms, restrooms, and MRI suites
• Preparing supplies and stocking the cleaning cart
• Incorporating safety issues into daily practice, including: appropriate PPE, hand hygiene protocols, preparing and using cleaning chemicals, and guidelines to ensure electrical safety

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

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Use this program for:

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

 

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