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Staffing tops concerns for environmental services
professionals
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Survey results released today by Orkin, LLC and the American Society for Healthcare Environmental Services
(ASHES) reveal that staffing is currently the most pressing issue for healthcare environmental services (ES) professionals.
The survey of more than 2,000 ASHES members asked about sustainability practices, pest management challenges and which job responsibilities weigh the most on their minds.
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ASHES Annual Conference schedule now available online!
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The event schedule and sessions list for the ASHES Annual Conference can now be previewed online. This will let you know what to look forward to at the Conference and help make your case to your employer for joining us in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. ASHES has put together a great Conference for you to help expand your knowledge, broaden your horizons, and integrate fresh ideas into your work environment. The Conference also provides excellent opportunities to acquire new contacts, network, exchange ideas with colleagues, and enjoy multi-faceted activities in
relaxing atmosphere.
In a world of throwaways, making a dent in medical waste
The New York Times
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The health care industry has a garbage problem.
It's not just that hospitals, doctors' offices, clinics and other health facilities generate several billion pounds of garbage each year: buried in
that mountain of trash are untold numbers of unused disposable medical devices as well as used but recyclable supplies and equipment, from excess syringes and gauze to surgical instruments.
The problem, fueled by a shift toward the use of disposables that made it simple to keep treatment practices sterile, has been an open secret for years, but getting the health care industry to change its habits has not been easy. No organization currently tracks how much medical trash the United States
produces—the last known estimate, from the early 1990s, was two million tons a year.
Only recently has the industry begun grappling with the amount of waste it generates, and one reason is that financially stressed hospitals are seeking ways to cut costs.
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Call for Award Nominations/Applications for the ASHES Recognition Awards Program
ASHES
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ASHES Award Applications/Nominations Now Open ASHES is now accepting applications for the 2010 Member Recognition Awards. We encourage you to nominate your ASHES peers, but don't hesitate to nominate
yourselves as well. The ASHES Recognition Awards Program is a great opportunity to demonstrate the stellar work being done in your hospitals, departments and in your communities. The nomination and selections process for all awards will remain consistent with previous years. Please submit your nomination on or before July 23rd, 2010 for consideration.
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Oversight of ASCs necessary for patient safety
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The study, "Infection Control Assessment of Ambulatory Surgical Centers," in the June 2010 issue of JAMA, noted that two-thirds of 68 ambulatory surgery
centers (ASCs) surveyed had one or more deficiencies in infection control practice. The survey was done to test an assessment tool to be used by surveyors conducting Medicare surveys of ASCs. Assessments covered five important areas of infection control.
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Big decrease in Scottish C. diff and MRSA rate
BBC
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Rates of C. diff and MRSA in Scottish hospitals have continued to fall over the past year, according to figures released by the Scottish government.
Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon said levels of
MRSA dropped by 31 percent in the first quarter of 2010 compared with the same period last year.
There was also a 44 percent reduction in C. diff cases in patients over 65.
The Scottish government has said tackling hospital acquired infections is a "top priority".
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Antimicrobial Copper surfaces can supplement routine hygienic practices by reducing surface contamination between cleanings, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Visit www.AntimicrobialCopper.com for important information about these products and their proper use.
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Hospital employment declines 0.05% in June
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Employment at the nation's hospitals declined by 0.05 percent in June to a seasonally adjusted 4,705,700 people, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. That's 2,200 fewer people than in May, but 33,600 more than a year ago.
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OSHA explains what's behind the push for an infectious diseases standard
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The July issue of Medical Environment Update looks at how a new infectious diseases standard would affect compliance within medical facilities. The newsletter also posed questions to OSHA as to why the
agency decided to broaden the request for information, how an OSHA standard would differ from existing CDC guidelines, what hazards will be covered, and when a standard would be in place?
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Patient satisfaction scores can have more to do with the patient perception of their experience, than the quality of the care given. EVS is more than just being able to clean
rooms...it's about understanding what actions contribute to positive patient experiences. Learn about 3 EVS strategies for raising HCAHPS scores. MORE
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A comprehensive program to help hospitals improve patient room cleaning
Verify disinfectant concentration through
accurate product dispensing and delivery
Improve efficiency with simplified processes, product use and training
Measure outcomes and drive continuous improvement with the DAZO® Monitoring System
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The SMG is the world's first glove-specific quality certification, developed in consultation with the U.S. FDA, to ensure the
manufacture of high-quality low-protein low-powder and powder-free medical examination gloves. Cost effective SMG-certified gloves provide excellent barrier protection with minimized latex allergy risk and are naturally environment friendly unlike synthetic gloves.
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