Challenges Identified During the Implementation of a Fluorescent Marking (FM) Program in Environmental Services (EVS)

Evidence demonstrates acquisition of healthcare-acquired pathogens is related to environmental contamination. Because evaluation of patient room cleanliness and EVS staff performance at our facility was previously based only on visual observation and patient satisfaction scores, changes in the EVS p...

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Published in:American journal of infection control 2016-06, Vol.44 (6), p.S76-S77
Main Authors: Sullivan, Linda K., BSN, MBA, CIC, Aniskiewicz, Michael, M (ASCP), CIC, Boyce, John M., MD, Debies-Carl, Melissa
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Contamination
Hospitals
Hygiene
Infection Control
Infectious Disease
Nosocomial infections
Pathogens
Patient satisfaction
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Summary:Evidence demonstrates acquisition of healthcare-acquired pathogens is related to environmental contamination. Because evaluation of patient room cleanliness and EVS staff performance at our facility was previously based only on visual observation and patient satisfaction scores, changes in the EVS program were indicated.
ISSN:0196-6553
1527-3296
DOI:10.1016/j.ajic.2016.04.079