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Become a Certified Environmental Services Professional in Healthcare Facilities

This comprehensive program prepares you for a rewarding career in healthcare environmental services (EVS). Gain the essential knowledge and skills to maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment for patients and staff in healthcare settings.

What You Will Learn:

• Infection Control: Master the fundamentals of infection prevention, including modes of transmission, cleaning & disinfection protocols, and the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Environmental Cleaning: Learn best practices for effective environmental cleaning procedures across various healthcare environments, from cart setup and equipment operation to patient discharge cleaning protocols.
• Laundry Operations: Gain insights into different fabric types, the laundry process workflow, proper detergent selection, and the responsibilities of laundry staff.
• Safety and Occupational Health: Understand essential safety practices in healthcare facilities, including emergency codes, chemical spill management, biohazardous waste handling, fire safety procedures, and reading Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for:

• Individuals seeking a career in healthcare environmental services.
• Current healthcare EVS technicians looking to enhance their knowledge and skills.
• Housekeeping workers transitioning to healthcare environments.
• Anyone interested in infection prevention and maintaining a clean environment.

Prerequisites:

No specific prerequisites are required. However, a basic understanding of healthcare environments and a willingness to learn are beneficial.

Course Curriculum:

The course is divided into four key sections, each containing focused modules:

Section A: Infection Control Practices for Healthcare EVS

• Lesson 1: Chain of Infection
• Lesson 2: Distinctions Between Cleaning, Disinfection, and Sterilization
• Lesson 3: Personal Hygiene for Healthcare EVS Workers
• Lesson 4: Hand Hygiene Protocol
• Lesson 5: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Tasks
• Lesson 6: Needlestick Injuries
• Lesson 7: Biohazard Spill Cleanup Procedures
• Lesson 8: Cleaning Color Codes

Section B: Environmental Cleaning Practices

• Lesson 1: Starting the Shift Checklist for Healthcare EVS Professionals
• Lesson 2: Cleaning Cart Setup
• Lesson 3: Understanding Cleaning Equipment – Vacuum Cleaners
• Lesson 4: Understanding Cleaning Equipment – Floor Scrubbers
• Lesson 5: Patient Room Cleaning Procedures Upon Patient Discharge/Death

Section C: Healthcare EVS Laundry and Linen Operations

• Lesson 1: Understanding Different Types of Linen Fabrics
• Lesson 2: Factors Affecting Linen Wash Quality
• Lesson 3: Water Quality Considerations for Optimized Washing
• Lesson 4: Detergents and pH Levels for Quality Improvement
• Lesson 5: Different Types of Detergents Used in the Washing Process
• Lesson 6: Laundry Process Workflow
• Lesson 7: Laundry Staff Responsibilities

Section D: Health and Safety Practices for Healthcare EVS

• Lesson 1: Emergency Codes in Healthcare
• Lesson 2: Chemical Spill Cleanup Procedures
• Lesson 3: Handling and Disposal of Biohazardous Waste
• Lesson 4: Fire Safety