Environmental Services Program for Acute Care Facilities

This document is a guide detailing a targeted environmental services program specifically designed for acute care facilities. It outlines the critical business needs within the healthcare industry, emphasizing the importance of maintaining clean and hygienic environments to positively impact patient outcomes, operational costs, and insurance reimbursements. The program aims to mitigate the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), which affect a significant number of patients annually and incur substantial costs to the healthcare system. The guide presents various components of the HealthCheck program, including training for environmental services staff, management tools like CompuClean Custodial Management Software, and validation processes for cleaning effectiveness. It also discusses the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE) and selecting appropriate disinfectants based on specific environmental needs. The document provides guidelines for establishing disinfection protocols tailored to different situations, ensuring a comprehensive approach to infection prevention in healthcare settings.