2020年12月11日 · Infection preventionists can work with environmental services (EVS) leadership to implement a routine practice for quality assurance checks that EVS leadership can follow. These metrics can then be reviewed as an aggregate with the IP department to target whether further education may be beneficial.

The Project Firstline EVS trainings consist of 4 modules, each designed to provide 15–20 minutes of training content. All modules include prompt questions throughout to engage EVS in a conversation, and additional instructor checklists and activities for added hands-on training.

2019年8月1日 · EVS technicians play an important role in health care. It is their responsibility to work with hospital personnel to keep patients and staff members healthy with the proper medical cleaning and disinfecting. EVS is so important that it is often referred to as “the first defense against infection control.”

EVS staff are an integral part of resident care and play a critical role in ensuring a safe environment of care for residents. Project Firstline directly engages EVS staff in an interactive and supportive training environment, empowering them to understand the why, and not just the how, of infection prevention.

2024年3月29日 · Environmental services (EVS) personnel have the shared responsibility to help stop healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) from spreading by working with colleagues, prioritizing areas that pose immediate safety risks, and …

2023年6月21日 · Environmental Services (EVS) professionals ensure healthcare facilities across the country are clean, safe places for patients, their families, and other staff members. Implementing proper infection control protocols, such as cleaning and disinfection, directly impact rates of healthcare associated infections (HAIs) and patient outcomes.

Environmental services (EVS) in infection prevention and control strategies can effectively prevent healthcare-associated infections. This page contains environmental infection prevention resources and education for both healthcare professionals and consumers.

2021年3月2日 · In communicating to staff, the technique of health care EVS leaders must keep staff apprised; talk often through huddles, staff meetings and other gatherings; be open to ideas, honest and unafraid to broach the tough subjects; and be transparent, direct, respectful, supportive and timely.

2021年4月19日 · Before the pandemic, EVS workers already faced significant occupational risks, including exposure to hazardous chemicals, injuries from moving heavy equipment, and needle sticks. COVID-19 introduced a new threat of exposure and illness amidst PPE shortages and rationing, stafing shortages, and misguided federal policy.

2020年6月16日 · Environmental services (EVS) professionals are one of the fundamental cornerstones of infection prevention and a key player for patient safety in health care facilities. Their role is critical to a health care facility’s success by securing a safe environment for hospital staff, patients and visitors.