Brookings Health System (BHS) recognizes the value and positive impact of the environmental service (EVS) employees for reducing the risk of infection. Health care facilities across the state joined BHS and the South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care (SDFMC) in recognizing EVS teams during Cleaning Week, which was held March 24-30, 2024. Education and training are available through SDFMC’s Project Firstline initiative to emphasize the positive impact of proper cleaning and disinfection on public health, the environment, and the economy.
“Maintaining a clean environment by following proper cleaning procedures, especially in a health care facility, lowers the spread of germs and reduces infection. Environmental services team members play a key role in infection prevention by providing everyone with a clean healthcare environment,” shared Rebecca Sime, RN, program manager for South Dakota Project Firstline (SD PFL) at SDFMC.
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