Websites / en Sun, 22 Jun 2025 12:49:56 -0500 Mon, 01 Jan 24 00:00:00 -0600 Ultimate Scores for the Ultimate Experience /education/ultimate_scores_course <h1>Ultimate Scores for the Ultimate Experience</h1><p><strong>6 CECs (1 CEC = 1 contact hour)</strong></p><h3 bold=""><span>Improve HCAHPS scores.</span></h3><p>Demystify the steps needed to improve the patient experience and ultimately improve your HCAHPS scores.</p><p>Consider that patients may soon begin selecting hospitals based on HCAHPS scores. Are the HCAHPS scores for your facility above the 90th percentile? Are the scores of other, competing health care facilities above the 90th percentile?</p><p>Learn how patients’ perceptions of quality health care differs from health care professionals’ and how this should influence patient care. Discuss best practices and current trends regarding cleanliness, and a quiet health care environment. Learn the importance of HCAHPS data, value versus volume-based reimbursement, and what changes your organization may need to implement to improve the patient experience, HCAHPS scores, and reimbursement.</p><p><strong>Provided with this course:</strong></p><ul><li>On-demand, anytime access on your phone or computer.</li><li>5 interactive online modules.</li><li>Interactive discussion forum where you can further your knowledge.</li><li>Certificate of course attendance and CECs for individual participants.</li></ul> Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Websites Âé¶¹¹Ù·½2017 Webinar: EVS and Patient Safety /ahe-2017-webinar-evs-and-patient-safety <h1>2017 Âé¶¹¹Ù·½Webinar</h1> <h2>Environmental Services and Patient Safety: Building Collaborative Partnerships</h2> <hr> <p><strong>Release Date: </strong>March 2017<br> <strong>Cost: </strong>Âé¶¹¹Ù·½Members FREE; Non-members $59.00</p> <p><a class="btn btn-primary btn" href="https://ams.aha.org/EWEB/DynamicPage.aspx?WebCode=ProdDetailAdd&ivd_prc_prd_key=aa976abb-879c-4902-9dc4-cb9393f323f3&_ga=2.230944087.954988668.1559568848-620121517.1547669993" role="button">Register</a></p> <p>Protecting patients is a core element of the Environmental Services Program, but requires collaboration across multiple stakeholders throughout the continuum of care. Register for this program to discuss the necessary core elements for building a formidable alliance with key stakeholders to improve overall patient safety and frontline staff engagement in reducing risk.</p> <p><strong>Presenter:</strong></p> <p><img alt="J. Hudson Garrett Jr." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="801807e7-92b5-4dea-a053-27187c329283" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/JHudsonGarrettJr.png" width="139" height="198"></p> <p><strong>J. Hudson Garrett JR., PhD, MSN, MPH, MBA, FNP-BC, PLNC, IP-BC, FACDONA, FAAPM</strong><br> Global Chief Clinical Officer, Pentax Medical-Hoya Corporation</p> Fri, 07 Jun 2019 10:40:32 -0500 Websites Âé¶¹¹Ù·½2017 Webinar: Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals /ahe-2017-webinar-hazardous-waste-pharmaceuticals <h1>2017 Âé¶¹¹Ù·½Webinar</h1> <h2>Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals: EPA's Proposed Rule Change</h2> <hr /> <p><strong>Release Date: </strong>March 2017<br /> <strong>Cost:</strong> Free</p> <p><a class="btn btn-primary btn" href="https://ams.aha.org/EWEB/?ahabu=AHE&Action=Add&ObjectKeyFrom=1A83491A-9853-4C87-86A4-F7D95601C2E2&WebCode=ProdDetailAdd&DoNotSave=yes&ParentObject=CentralizedOrderEntry&ParentDataObject=Invoice%20Detail&ivd_formkey=69202792-63d7-4ba2-bf4e-a0da41270555&ivd_prc_prd_key=68a88f24-5155-48ab-a6a9-375ef3662623&_ga=2.222604627.954988668.1559568848-620121517.1547669993" role="button">Register</a></p> <p>Presenters from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provide information on the Proposed Rule: Management Standards for Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals.</p> <p>This rule proposes a tailored, sector-specific set of regulations for the management of hazardous waste pharmaceuticals by health care facilities (including pharmacies) and reverse distributors. It will provide standards to ensure the management of hazardous waste pharmaceuticals is safe and workable within the health care setting.</p> <p><strong>Presenters:</strong></p> <p><strong>Mel Smith</strong><br /> Education Specialist</p> <p><strong>Kristin Fitzgerald</strong><br /> Pharms Rule Lead</p> <p><strong>Jessica Young</strong><br /> Branch Chief</p> Fri, 07 Jun 2019 10:10:27 -0500 Websites Âé¶¹¹Ù·½2018 Webinar: Introduction to Solid Waste Management /ahe-2018-webinar-introduction-solid-waste-management <h1>2018 Âé¶¹¹Ù·½Webinar</h1> <h2>Hospital "Trash Talk": An Introduction to Solid Waste Management in Health Care Facilities</h2> <hr /> <p><strong>Release Date: </strong>Wednesday, May 23, 2018<br /> <strong>Cost: </strong>Âé¶¹¹Ù·½Members FREE; Non-members $79.00</p> <p><a class="btn btn-primary btn" href="https://ams.aha.org/EWEB/?ahabu=AHE&Action=Add&ObjectKeyFrom=1A83491A-9853-4C87-86A4-F7D95601C2E2&WebCode=ProdDetailAdd&DoNotSave=yes&ParentObject=CentralizedOrderEntry&ParentDataObject=Invoice%20Detail&ivd_formkey=69202792-63d7-4ba2-bf4e-a0da41270555&ivd_prc_prd_key=96e12577-e5c2-4b89-9722-9e6612ddfa27&_ga=2.202155865.954988668.1559568848-620121517.1547669993" role="button">Register</a></p> <p>One of the most difficult challenges faced by health care environmental services managers is to develop programs to manage waste material in a manner that is prescribed by law; safe for workers, the public, and the environment; and demonstrates economic stewardship. This session explores the identification of waste streams common to health care facilities: basic federal regulatory framework and liabilities as they pertain to waste management; methods to manage regulated waste, such as hazardous waste, pharmacy waste, medical waste and PHI; as well as some perspectives on waste minimization. </p> <p><strong>Presenter:</strong></p> <p><img alt="Lloyd Duplechan" src="http://www.ahe.org/Shared_Images/Headshots/Duplechan_150.jpg" /></p> <p><strong>Lloyd Duplechan</strong><br /> CEO/Principal of D&A Healthcare Consultants</p> Fri, 07 Jun 2019 09:49:46 -0500 Websites Updated CHEST Facilitator Guide /updated-chest-facilitator-guide <h1>Âé¶¹¹Ù·½Presents the CHEST Facilitator Guide</h1><hr><p><br><img src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/CHEST_Covers.jpg" data-entity-uuid="59c03d83-f7e4-418d-937f-e5d6b5b60867" data-entity-type="file" alt="CHEST Facilitator Guide Cover" width="156" height="189" class="align-left"></p><p>Complete the order form, include payment, and email it to Âé¶¹¹Ù·½at <a href="mailto:CHEST@ahe.org">CHEST@ahe.org</a>. The price of the Guide is $50.00, which includes shipping costs. Keep in mind that Facilitator Guides are not available through PBD, nor AHA's eStore. They are only available by contacting Âé¶¹¹Ù·½directly.</p><p><a href="/system/files/media/file/2021/03/CHEST_New_Facilitator_Guides_Order_Form_2021.doc"><strong>ORDER FORM</strong></a></p><p>For question about the new Guide, please email us at <a href="mailto:CHEST@ahe.org">CHEST@ahe.org</a>.</p><p>As part of the Facilitator Guide update, Module 10 game cards also received cosmetic updates. If desired, please access the CHEST box folder to re-print these game cards.</p><p> </p> Thu, 30 May 2019 13:34:04 -0500 Websites Updated CSCT Facilitator Guide /updated-csct-facilitator-guide <h1>Âé¶¹¹Ù·½Presents the Updated CSCT Facilitator Guide</h1> <hr> <p><img alt="CSCT Facilitator Guide Cover" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="3ad394b7-1598-4612-9702-04bfbeb3354e" height="179" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/CSCT_Facilitator_Guide_Cover_1.jpg" width="144" class="align-left"><br> The Certified Surgical Cleaning Technician (CSCT) Facilitator Guide was recently updated and includes a new look as well as updated material. </p> <p>Complete the order form, include payment, and email it to Âé¶¹¹Ù·½at <a href="mailto:CSCT@ahe.org">CSCT@ahe.org</a>. The price of the Guide is $50.00, which includes shipping costs. Keep in mind that Facilitator Guides are not available through PBD, nor AHA's eStore. They are only available by contacting Âé¶¹¹Ù·½directly.</p> <p><strong><a href="/system/files/media/file/2021/03/CSCT_Facilitator_Guides_Order_Form_2021.doc">ORDER FORM</a></strong></p> <p>For question about the new Guide, please email us at <a href="mailto:CSCT@ahe.org">CSCT@ahe.org</a>.</p> <p> </p> Thu, 30 May 2019 12:56:24 -0500 Websites Âé¶¹¹Ù·½CHESP Policies /ahe-chesp-policies <h1>CHESP Policies</h1> <hr /> <h4>More than 10 business days prior to the start of the Program</h4> <p><span><span><b><span><span><span>Refunds:</span></span></span></b><span><span><span> Please send your cancellation request in writing to <a href="mailto:ahe@aha.org"><span>ahe@aha.org</span></a>. Your refund will be subject to a $</span></span></span><span><span><span>2</span></span></span><span><span><span>00 cancellation fee.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><b><i><span><span><span>No credits, substitutions, or transfers will be permitted under any circumstance.</span></span></span></i></b></span></span></p> <p><span><span><b><span><span><span>10 business days or fewer</span></span></span></b><span><span><span> prior to the start of the CHESP Extended Study Group Work Shop</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><b><span><span><span>Refunds:</span></span></span></b><span><span><span> No refund or credit will be issued.</span></span></span></span></span></p> Mon, 20 May 2019 15:39:06 -0500 Websites Âé¶¹¹Ù·½CHESP Pricing /ahe-chesp-pricing <h1>CHESP Fees</h1> <hr /> <h4>CHESP Exam Fee</h4> <table class="table table-striped"> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong>Member Price</strong></td> <td>$275.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Non-Member Price</strong></td> <td>$425.00</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h4>Renewal Fees</h4> <table class="table table-striped"> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong>Member Price</strong></td> <td>$135.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Non-Member Price</strong></td> <td>$225.00</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h4>Self Assessment Exam (SAE) Fees</h4> <table class="table table-striped"> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong>Member Price</strong></td> <td>$115.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Non-Member Price</strong></td> <td>$200.00</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Mon, 20 May 2019 15:36:08 -0500 Websites Âé¶¹¹Ù·½CHESP Renewal Process /ahe-chesp-renewal-process <h1>CHESP Renewal Process</h1> <hr /> <p>The renewal cycle for the Certified Health care Environmental Services Professional (CHESP) credential is three (3) years, with expiration on the last day of the month in which certification expires. Renewal may be achieved by completing eligible continuing education activities or retaking and passing the CHESP Examination. The issued CHESP certificate indicates the date certification was earned and expires. While the Âé¶¹¹Ù·½m Certification Center (AHA-CC) sends reminders about pending certification renewal, the certificant is fully responsible for keeping current the certification. The AHA-CC is not responsible for missed communications due to the certificant's negligence to keep current the contact information in their record.</p> <p>Renewals may be submitted to the AHA-CC up to one (1) year prior to the expiration date. For an additional nonrefundable fee of $50.00, certificants may submit a Renewals up to 30 days past their expiration date.</p> <p>Applications postmarked/faxed <strong>more than 30 days</strong> past the expiration date will not be accepted. Certification may be regained only by re-taking and passing the CHESP Examination.</p> <p>A certificant who fails to meet the provisions is no longer considered certified and must cease using the certification credential and merchandise representative of having achieved certification. <em>Certification may be regained only through re-taking and passing the CHESP Examination.  </em></p> Mon, 20 May 2019 15:21:03 -0500 Websites Âé¶¹¹Ù·½CHESP Review Guide /ahe-chesp-review-guide Mon, 20 May 2019 15:12:20 -0500 Websites