/ en Tue, 16 Dec 2025 04:04:14 -0600 Thu, 13 Nov 25 14:56:40 -0600 /education-events/disinfecting-sinks-to-avoid-a-pain-in-the-drain <p>Were you unable to attend Exchange25? Do you want a chance to view a facility-based case study session from AHE's annual Education Summit?</p><p>Mark Wiencek will present this educational and entertaining lecture summarizing case studies where sinks in hospitals have led to outbreaks, discuss challenges associated with conventional methods to disinfect sinks and drains, and propose innovative methods to improve the hygiene of these often-overlooked sources of contamination.</p><p><strong>Interested in presenting at Exchange26?</strong> Submit an abstract from October 20 through December 12, 2025, to be considered!​ <a href="/ahe-exchange-conference">Learn more.</a></p><h2><small>Speaker</small></h2><p>Mark Wiencek<br>Principal Microbiologist<br>Contec, Inc.</p> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:56:40 -0600 On-Demand Educational Webinars /education-events/bankruptcy-acquisition-navigating-financial-crisis-webinar <p>Were you unable to attend Exchange25? Do you want a chance to view a facility-based case study session from AHE's annual Education Summit?</p><p>Bryan Copeland will be discussing why EVS managers, supervisors, and directors need to understand the impact the financial systems have on their departments. EVS leadership needs the ability to make quick modifications to staffing plans, develop community relations and construct action items for senior leadership. In this session participants will learn how to navigate financial obstacles, engage staff, vendors and administration during a financial crisis. They will also learn how to build relationships within the community and optimize every resource under financial constraints.</p><p><strong>Interested in presenting at Exchange26?</strong> Submit an abstract from October 20 through December 12, 2025, to be considered!​ <a href="/ahe-exchange-conference">Learn more.</a></p><h2><small>Speaker</small></h2><p>Bryan Copeland<br>EVS Manager<br>University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics Medical Center Downtown</p> Wed, 08 Oct 2025 15:55:49 -0500 On-Demand Educational Webinars /education-events/skillsetgotm-empowering-evs-technicians-skills-driven-training-june-2025 <p>Learn more about AHE's Skill.Set.Go. subscription!<br><br>�鶹�ٷ�staff will give a demonstration of the training product through the lens of both the manager and the learner, cover the logistics of the subscription, and describe the value it will bring to your organization, your staff, and you as their manager.<br><br>Skill.Set.Go. is an easy-to-use training delivery model where your team can obtain the training they need to perform their jobs efficiently and error-free and increase their awareness of the safe and clean health care environment. All interactive lessons are offered in a short, digestible and engaging format that fits in with even the busiest of schedules. All educational content is accessible 24/7 and available anytime during the entire subscription valid period.<br><br>Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions to be answered during this live webinar.</p> Mon, 05 May 2025 13:59:43 -0500 On-Demand Educational Webinars /education-events/selecting-the-right-disinfectant <p>Join us for an insightful webinar sponsored by <a href="https://www.ecolab.com/">Ecolab</a> on how to select disinfectants for environmental services (EVS). We'll cover key attributes like active ingredients, kill claims and contact time, plus discuss the importance of compatibility with various surfaces. Additionally, we'll address the environmental impact of disinfectant products and explore innovative solutions to reduce plastic waste. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to choose and use disinfectants effectively while supporting sustainability initiatives.</p><p><strong>CECs:</strong> 1.0</p> Fri, 07 Mar 2025 16:00:45 -0600 On-Demand Educational Webinars /education-events/disinfectant-agent-review <p>One common facility struggle is understanding the importance of maintaining and reviewing a facility disinfectant agent list. This webinar will explain nine steps to complete a disinfectant agent review, including why it should be completed, recognizing the needed data, and determining the facility’s “ideal agents.”<br> </p><p>This is a pre-recorded, on-demand webinar available at your convenience. On the webinar release date, you will receive an email with a link to the webinar.<br> </p><p>Product Code: 324WB0125</p><hr><h4><small>Speaker:</small></h4><p><strong>DeAnn Richards, RN, BSN, CIC, LTC-CIP, CPHQ, CPPS</strong> - Owner and Consultant D. Richards Infection Prevention, LLC</p> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:23:41 -0600 On-Demand Educational Webinars /education-events/uv-c-technology-enhanced-disinfection-show-me-science <p>Join this webinar on UV-C Technology where advanced solutions for tackling the challenges of environmental cleaning and disinfection will be explored. This webinar will cover critical topics such as the benefits of integrating enhanced disinfection technologies and the specific role of UV-C technology in reducing bioburden on surfaces. Registrants will gain an understanding of key considerations for implementing UV-C disinfection effectively and the positive impacts it can have on environmental cleanliness and safety.<br> </p><p>This is a pre-recorded, on-demand webinar available at your convenience. On the webinar release date, you will receive an email with a link to the webinar.<br> </p><p>Product Code: 324WB1224</p><hr><h4><small>Speaker:</small></h4><p><strong>Debra Hagberg MT(ASCP)</strong> - CIC VP Infection Prevention and Clinical Excellence UVD Robots</p> Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:03:01 -0600 On-Demand Educational Webinars /education-events/quality-matters-maximizing-the-magic-of-microfiber <p>This webinar is sponsored by <a href="https://www.rubbermaidcommercial.com/">Rubbermaid Commercial Products</a> to discover the magic of microfiber and learn how to spot quality products from two trusted representatives within EVS and Infection Prevention. This webinar dives deeper into breaking the chain of infection and guides how to achieve a superior clean. Additionally, it will cover key differences between various brands of microfiber to highlight what sets them apart. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your microfiber knowledge and skills!<br> </p><p>This is a pre-recorded, on-demand webinar available at your convenience. On the webinar release date, you will receive an email with a link to the webinar.<br> </p><p><strong>CECs: 1</strong></p><p>Product Code: 324WB0924</p><hr><h4><small>Speakers:</small></h4><p><strong>Lea Beach</strong> - System Manager of EVS, Linen, Mercyhealth of Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin</p><p><strong>Denise Graham</strong> - Rubbermaid Infection Prevention Liaison</p> Wed, 16 Oct 2024 10:36:48 -0500 On-Demand Educational Webinars /education-events/ahrmm-and-ahe-education-2024-webinar-greening-supply-chain-starts-energy <p><strong>Now Available On-Demand!</strong></p><p>Currently, U.S. manufacturing activities and commercial buildings are responsible for nearly half of the 150 million tons of waste that wind up in incinerators or landfills each year. Of this, nearly 5.9 million tons of waste per year are generated by the health care industry alone, resulting in roughly $10 billion in annual disposal costs. Considering that supply chain costs are typically the second largest expense for health care providers and most of these procured materials ultimately go to waste, this is also a significant waste of capital that could potentially be reinvested back into other areas such as patient care. In order to combat the challenge of reducing waste and associated costs, hospital purchasing managers and sustainability staff are increasingly seeking out methods to improve the fiscal and environmental responsibility of their supply chains.</p><p>Many health care providers are turning to ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, a free online tool developed by the U.S. EPA to track and evaluate building energy, waste, and water usage, in order to reduce consumption and costs in their own facilities and influence greener purchasing decisions. This session will focus on how health care supply chain professionals can leverage ENERGY STAR tools and resources to help inform sustainable purchasing decisions, generate financial savings, and achieve organizational sustainability goals.</p><h4><small>LEARNING OBJECTIVES</small></h4><ul><li>Learn the benefits of procuring ENERGY STAR certified equipment, how to find them, and sample procurement language.</li><li>Understand the information required to benchmark facility waste or energy performance.</li><li>Define the benefits of achieving ENERGY STAR certification for buildings or tenant space in the supply chain.</li></ul><h4><small>CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS</small></h4><p>Earn 1 CEC for attending this educational webinar.</p><h4><small>SPEAKER</small></h4><p><strong>Clark Reed</strong><br>National Program Manager<br>US Environmental Protection Agency (MC-6202A)</p> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 23:07:06 -0500 On-Demand Educational Webinars /education-events/evs-week-ideas-empower-your-team <p><strong>Available On-Demand Now!</strong></p><p>EVS Week 2024 is quickly approaching! How do you plan to recognize your staff? Get ideas from your peers on how they celebrated their staff during EVS Week 2023.</p><p>This pre-recorded webinar recounts the ways in which 4 �鶹�ٷ�members organized games, activities, and food for their teams during EVS Week 2023. As a viewer, the goal is that you will gather ideas from the insights of your peers that you can then turn around and implement in your own organization during the upcoming EVS Week, September 8th-14th, 2024.</p><p>We hope you will "steal" a few of these great ideas to ensure your EVS team members are shown some much deserved appreciation during EVS Week 2024. Thank you for taking the time to Empower Your Team!</p><p><br>Product Code: 324WB0824</p><hr><h4><small>Speakers:</small></h4><p><strong>Benjamin Kenyon, T-CHEST, T-CSCT, T-CNACC, CMIP</strong>-Evening Manager, Environmental Services Saratoga Hospital</p><p><strong>Lindsey Vanzant</strong> - National Account Manager, Rubbermaid Commercial Products</p><p><strong>Diane Schott, CHEST, T-CHEST</strong>- Environmental Services Supervisor, OSF Healthcare St James – John W. Albrecht Medical Center</p> Mon, 19 Aug 2024 16:14:54 -0500 On-Demand Educational Webinars /education-events/killing-clostridioides-difficile-chemistry-not-chemicals <p>This webinar will discuss and debate the challenges of Hypochlorous acid as a safer germicidal combatant to Quats, Sodium Hypochlorite, Peracetic Acid, Alcohols, and Peroxides. This is a super green, sustainable alternative to daily cleaning and disinfecting. Non-toxic solutions, hospital grade disinfecting, EPA registered. 100% safe for patients, staff, guests and the environment. Cut your chemical costs significantly while providing a safe, sustainable experience. Every room will be a “chemical free” room. No VOC’s in the air, no added smells, no dyes, or other non-essential ingredients.</p><p> </p><p>This is a pre-recorded, on-demand webinar available at your convenience. On the webinar release date, you will receive an email with a link to the webinar</p><p><br>Product Code: 324WB0624</p><hr><h4><small>Speakers:</small></h4><p><strong>Tim Kiggins</strong> - Vice President of Sales, Annihilare Medical Systems</p> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 10:59:46 -0500 On-Demand Educational Webinars