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Press Release: AHE Past President Appointed Director of the VA Palo Alto Health System

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The Association for the Healthcare Environment (AHE) is proud to announce past President Thomas (Tony) Fitzgerald, CHESP was sworn in as the Director of the VA Palo Alto Health System (VAPAHCS).

Press Release: AHE Presents 2015 Recognition Awards

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AHE announces the 2015 Recognition Awards for excellence in caring for the environment, volunteer service, mentorship and environmental sustainability.

A Critical Part of Prevention

Magazine & Journal Articles
Preventable healthcare-associated infections (pHAIs) are still a major challenge in this country’s healthcare facilities. An aggressive intervention initiative is needed to address this problem as rapidly and completely as possible. Further, there’s never been a stronger and more well-defined need for the role of Environmental Services (EVS) as the First Line of Defense in this initiative. And there are successes that bear this out.

Press Release: AHE Exchange Awards 2015 Announcements

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The Association for the Healthcare Environment (AHE), of the American Hospital Association, has announced the recipients of the 2015 Recognition Awards for excellence in caring for the environment, volunteer service, mentorship and environmental sustainability.

AHE 2019 Webinar: Reducing Hospital Onset C. Diff

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C. difficile infections are at a historically high levels and are a major contributor to Health Care Associated Infections (HAI). Yet, it's not always clear how to properly clean for C.Diff and, in fact, some of our cleaning methods may even contribute to the growing number of C.Diff in our facilities. This webinar will examine proper cleaning and disinfection processes for C.Diff and MRSA.

Press Release: AHE Presents 2016 Recognition Awards

Press Releases
The Association for the Healthcare Environment (AHE) announces the recipients of the 2015 Recognition Awards for excellence in caring for the environment, volunteer service, mentorship and environmental sustainability.

Drugs and the DEA

Magazine & Journal Articles
The abuse of prescription drugs, particularly controlled substances regulated by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) as “drugs of abuse,” has reached epidemic proportions, exceeding that of traditional illicit drugs in all cases except marijuana. Congress passed the Safe and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010 that amends the Controlled Substances Act to enable additional methods for the management and disposal of unwanted consumer-controlled substances.

Creating Leaders on the Frontline

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The new CHEST program is anticipated to change perceptions from ‘housekeepers’ sweeping and mopping floors to competent health care environmental services technicians who are able to provide a safe environment reducing the risks of health-care-associated infections (HAIs) and improving the patient experience.

Guideline for the Prevention and Control of Norovirus Gastroenteritis Outbreaks in Healthcare Settings

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Press Release: AHE EXCHANGE 2018 to be Held in Columbus, Ohio

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The Association for the Healthcare Environment (AHE) announces the 2018 annual EXCHANGE education conference will be held in Columbus, Ohio on September 24-27.