Hospital-Acquired Infections Cost Patients More, Pennsylvania Study Shows
from Medical News Today
The average bill for Pennsylvanians who contracted infections during their hospital care was almost five-and-one-half times more than patients who did not contract infections, a Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council study released on Thursday found, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. The study examined infection rates at each of Pennsylvania's 165 general hospitals and found that 27,949 patients contracted infections during their care in 2007. Patients who contracted infections were six times more likely to die, according to the study. More

Hospitals Make Fortune List of Best Companies to Work For
from AHA News Now
Fortune magazine's 2009 list of 100 Best Companies to Work For includes 13 hospitals and health systems. Selection is based on an employee survey and the organization's pay and benefits, hiring practices, internal communications, training, recognition and diversity efforts. More

Looking for a Change of Pace?
from ASHES
Whether you're looking for a new job, or ready to take the next step in your career, American Society for Healthcare Environmental Services (ASHES) will help you find the opportunity that's right for you. ASHES CareerLink is the premier electronic recruitment resource for the industry. Here, employers and recruiters can access the most qualified talent pool with relevant work experience to fulfill staffing needs. Visit ASHES Careerlink today to post your resume or view current job opportunities within the Environmental Services field.

Scotland Launches Zero Tolerance Policy on Handwashing to Fight MRSA and C. diff
from Nursing Times
NHS nurses and other staff in Scotland who fail to wash their hands will be targeted in a move designed to stamp out hospital infections like MRSA and C. diff. More

ASHES Executive Director Named Vice Chair for HLAC
from HLAC
The Healthcare Laundry Accreditation Council (HLAC) has announced its 2009 Board of Directors. HLAC's officers for 2009 are Chairperson Judy Reino, Vice Chairperson Patti Costello and Secretary/Treasurer Rick Kislia. The HLAC board of directors includes: Nancy Bjerke, Brad Bushman, Linda Fairbanks, Bob Pfeifer, Sandra Hensley, Ed McCauley, Woody Ostrow, Lynne Sehulster, PhD, M(ASCP), and David Stern. New to the board are (above, l to r) McCauley, Bushman and Hensley. More

How To Choose The Right Hospital
from Forbes
Health consumers now have access to more information about quality and safety at hospitals than ever before. They can use the Internet to find out what percent of surgery patients are given antibiotics at the right time, how many heart attack patients are given aspirin upon arrival, or even what percent die of pneumonia while hospitalized. What this flood of information cannot tell them, however, is how to make the right decision when choosing a hospital. This process should be a deliberative one instead of an emotional one, say quality and safety experts, who emphasize the importance of looking at available data and other indications of excellence like how staff members interact with patients and the hospital's appearance. More

Reduce bed turnover time Learn how Premise helped a 1,000 bed hospital reduce its bed turnover time from eight hours to 30 minutes, while cutting related phone calls from 12 to just one. More

Advertise

Ben Maitland, Director of Advertising Sales
972.402.7025

Download Media Kit

To contribute news to the ASHES Briefings In Healthcare Environmental Services, contact Frank Humada, Content Editor, 972.402.7089.

Disclaimer: ASHES does not warrant or make any representation as to the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, advertised products, or other materials on this electronic newsletter.