The environmental services staff plays a vital role in patient and resident safety and infection control, according to an article on the Millstone website.
The housekeeping team makes sure that the care environment is spotless, bright and free from hazards such as liquid on the floor that can cause accidents.
Best practice processes and procedures are crucial to ensuring that infections do not spread. Housekeeping staff must stay on top of infection prevention and control standards to keep the patients and residents safe, the article said.
Environmental services training covers cleaning procedures and equipment as well as how to put on and take off personal protective equipment.
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