September 10 – 16
Now is the time to celebrate National Healthcare Environmental Services Week. Each year we use this opportunity to show appreciation and recognition for the extraordinary teamwork required to care for the complex healthcare environment. When deciding how you will celebrate, remember that royalties from the official provider go towards our complimentary educational programming, development of new Signature programs each year and significant discounts on member pricing on all AHE services.

DON'T MISS THIS GAME-CHANGING EVENT. Register now!
Sept. 17-20, 2017 • Rosen Shingle Creek • Orlando, FL

Health Facilities Management
JPS Health Network in Forth Worth, Texas, and Baycare's St. Joseph's Hospital-North in Lutz, Florida won the Environmental Services Department of the Year Award, given by the Association for the Healthcare Environment and sponsored by Tork, an Essity Brand.

Health Facilities Management
Antimicrobial scrubs were no different from traditional scrubs in their resistance to pathogens, according to a recent study.

CleanLink
The Association for the Healthcare Environment (AHE) of the American Hospital Association (AHA) announced that the annual EXCHANGE education conference will be held in Columbus, Ohio on September 24-27, 2018.

Infection Control Today
According to new research, antibiotic-resistant "superbugs" may act together to infect susceptible subjects.

Becker's Infection Control & Clinical Quality
Lab analysis has revealed that floorwaters in certain areas of Houston contained unsafe levels of E. coli bacteria.

Contagion Live
Experts are warning people to remain vigilant against mosquito bites, with West Nile virus expected to remain an active threat for the next several weeks.

Business Insider
Building a support network and making evidence-based decisions are only two of the ways those in leadership roles can hone their skills.

Forbes
Simple steps such as getting enough sleep, eating healthy, and maintaining work-life balance can help you become a better leader.

By John Scherberger, BS, FAHE, CHESP

By Randy Barnes

Make yourself indispensable and advance your career! Plan your education for 2017. Visit AHE’s 2017 ENGAGE site to learn more about educational courses, podcasts, webinars, and events. And make sure to check out AHE's EXPRESS Learning Courses. EXPRESS is a mobile learning platform that offers educational podcasts delivered by environmental services and infection prevention thought leaders. You asked for learning opportunities that require less of a time commitment and we delivered!

To acknowledge the ongoing and outstanding sustainability efforts of healthcare facilities - and environmental service departments in particular - the AHE presents the Environmental Sustainability Certificate Program. This program not only provides guidance on efficient, effective and value-added environmentally sustainable healthcare operations, but also provides it in such a way that is achievable within all budgets.