American Medical Association Celebrates Patient Safety Awareness Week
from Medical News Today
 The American Medical Association (AMA) is proud to support the national Patient Safety Awareness Week (PSAW). This year's theme is A Prescription for Patient Safety: One Partnership, One Team, and the week is sponsored by the National Patient Safety Foundation. More
Powder-Free Gloves in Hospitals Decreases Allergy Risk
from Infection Control Today
Using powder-free latex gloves rather than those with cornstarch powder greatly reduced the number of workers’ compensation claims related to latex-related illness, a recent Geisinger Health System study found. Healthcare workers use latex gloves to reduce the spread of infection and disease when caring for patients. The gloves also protect workers from exposure to chemicals, bodily fluids and other potentially dangerous substances. More
Are Hospital Mobile Phones Dialing Up Superbugs?
from U.S. News & World Report
A new culprit has emerged in the spread of the tough-to-kill "superbug" bacteria and other infections in hospitals -- mobile phone headsets. Turkish researchers testing the phones of doctors and nurses working in hospitals found that 95 percent were contaminated with bacteria including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), which can cause serious staph infections and is resistant to certain common antibiotics. More
Healthcare Laundry Systems Announces New Safety Initiatives
from The Earth Times
Healthcare Laundry Systems, the largest and highest-volume provider of healthcare laundry services in North America, announced company-wide initiatives to ensure Healthcare Laundry Systems (“HLS”) remains a leader in the areas of employee and workplace safety.
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ASHES Offers Online Supervisory Course
from ASHES
Continue to be a valuable asset for your department by gaining the ES education you need from ASHES. For the new supervisor or manager, this ten week, self directed program covers areas such as: environmental sanitation, microbiology, management and distribution of work, customer service, quality assurance and provides program participants the opportunity to collaborate, interact, problem solve and complete a targeted final project. Each module includes reading assignments, discussion opportunities and a project. Learn new ideas and strategies from the reading materials and from each other as you fine tune your skill sets.
Register today by completing the Online Supervisory Course registration form
. Registration closes on Monday, March 16, 2009 for the first study group of the year. Course begins Monday, March 23, 2009. Introductory price: Members $189; Non-members:$239.
Click here for more information and to view the course syllabus
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Product Showcase: Activeion Pro
 The Activeion Pro transforms tap water into a powerful cleaner freeing healthcare professionals from the impact of cleaning chemicals. In fact, the Activeion Pro can eliminate up to 47 of today’s general-purpose, glass, and carpet cleaning chemicals, resulting in lower costs, simplified processes, and safer environments for their patients and employees. Visit www.activeion.com today.
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Looking for a Change of Pace?
from ASHES
Whether you're looking for a new job, or ready to take the next step in your career, American Society for Healthcare Environmental Services (ASHES) will help you find the opportunity that's right for you. ASHES CareerLink is the premier electronic recruitment resource for the industry. Here, employers and recruiters can access the most qualified talent pool with relevant work experience to fulfill staffing needs. Visit ASHES CareerLink today to post your resume or view current job opportunities within the Environmental Services field.
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2009 ASHES Conference Registration Now Open!
from Science Daily
Don't let the economy get in the way of accelerating your healthcare facility's performance or your career! Join your peers and exhibitors in Reno, NV; the largest, little town in the world! Make the ASHES 24th Annual Conference and Healthcare Marketplace your most valuable resource this year. Come to Reno and cross the threshold of expanded knowledge to broaden your horizons and accelerate your career. Whatever your career level may be, ASHES has planned educational sessions to accommodate everyone from beginners to experts. Be sure to visit the Healthcare Marketplace to start making your 2010 “wish list” with all the latest products and technologies available to healthcare environmental services professionals. More
Environmental Services (ES) Department of the Year Award
from ASHES
Entries are now being accepted for the second annual Environmental Services (ES) Department of the Year Award. The award recognizes best practices in cleaning the built environment and was jointly created by Health Facilities Management magazine and the American Society for Healthcare Environmental Services (ASHES). Cintas Corp., Cincinnati, is sponsoring the contest.
To enter the Environmental Services Department of the Year Award contest, visit this link to access the online entry form. All submitted data will be kept confidential. The deadline for completed entries is Entries due by June 5, 2009.
The winner of the Environmental Services Department of the Year award will be profiled in Health Facilities Management and recognized at the
ASHES Annual Conference, which will be Sept. 20-24 in Reno, Nevada.
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