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“Knowledge is not information, it’s transformation.” — Osho

Education and Community. AHE is your gateway to both. Explore...and Engage!

As an education organization, the

Association for the Healthcare

Environment (AHE) exists to ensure

professionals caring for the healthcare

environment have the knowledge, skills,

and tools necessary to achieve success

in the workplace, make valuable

contributions to their institution, and

navigate the ever-changing healthcare

landscape. The AHE also offers an

opportunity to become part of vibrant

community of practitioners—

professionals intent on upholding the

highest standards, and advancing

excellence in the healthcare field.

A community of trusted advisors,

facilitators, friends, and mentors,

this is a “place and space” to engage,

explore, share and learn. This community

transcends the boundaries of “work”

and encourages environmental services

professionals to expand their skills and

further define their careers.

EXPLORE & ENGAGEThe Association for the Healthcare Environment (AHE) is the authoritative source on the healthcare environment: a personal membership group of the American Hospital Association (AHA) providing high performance tools and resources to accelerate performance improvement, solutions, multi-level training, education, certification, and unparalleled leadership and networking opportunities for professionals in all areas of the healthcare environmental services profession.

Explore AHE’s community of practitioners to discover your strengths, enhance your capabilities, and gain access to the individuals, opportunities, and tools you need to thrive in your career. Membership in AHE opens up a world of possibility and resources. While membership allows you to take advantage of all of AHE’s complimentary online education offerings, anyone is welcome to ENGAGE and benefit from the wealth of knowledge, education, leading practices, and applicable training AHE offers to professionals working to advance the healthcare environment.

Join AHE today to explore our vibrant learning community. Visit www.ahe.org to learn more about the benefits of membership and to complete the online application.

AHE is your gateway to

professional development,

education, and fulfillment.

J A N U A R Y 1 4

Three Methods to Determine/Calculate Staffing

Creating an Environment for Healing

F E B R U A R Y 4

Create Your Own Center of Excellence

Star Search

M A R C H 3

Failing Forward

Break the Language Barrier

A P R I L 7

Relationship with Industry

Building Transparent Partnerships with Industry Suppliers

M A Y 5

Enabling a Customer Service Culture

EPA Master Label for Disinfectants

J U N E 2

Identifying Savings in Your Waste Management Program

A Team Approach with Contracting Services

J U LY 7

Disinfectants in the Environment of Care

The Living Environment

A U G U S T 4

The Importance of Orientation, Training, & Development of Your Staff

Leveraging the Value of Consistent Performance in Bed Turnaround Times

S E P T E M B E R 2 5

EXCHANGE 2016 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

O C T O B E R 6

In the Know: How Professional Networking Can Help You

Five Steps for Effective Praise

N O V E M B E R 3

Evidence Based Practice

Super Bugs

D E C E M B E R 1

Environmental Services Standardization for Managing Multiple Facilities

Using Your Contract Management Team to Drive Successful Outcomes

AHE has launched EXPRESS, a mobile learning platform that offers educational webinars delivered by environmental services and infection prevention thought leaders. Each month AHE will launch short EXPRESS videos containing hot topics and emerging trends to bring you useable and valuable information and tips designed to help you learn, enhance your leadership skills, and jump-start your professional development.

Here is a full list of the available EXPRESS topics and offerings for 2016:

ENGAGE: AHE Education programs take a unique approach to online learning: the entire online educational program is COMPLIMENTARY to AHE members, and can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from work, home, or wherever life takes you. Gain access to relevant, informative, and carefully selected articles, reading materials, videos, webinars, podcasts, and other interactive learning materials.

Engage Today. Register Now!Visit www.ahe.org to get started.

Disinfectants: The Essentials of Evaluation and Selection

As an environmental services leader and key decision- maker, you are often challenged with evaluating new disinfectants for your facility or healthcare system. Perhaps you’ve reviewed the literature on the successful trial of a new disinfectant and question whether it would work effectively in your facility. In this new online course learners will objectively review studies and compare data with evidence-based infection prevention recommendations.

Perhaps you have been asked to justify your budget and choice of disinfectants as part of a cost-savings initiative. However in addition to product cost, there are other factors you must consider when evaluating disinfectants, such as label and master label claims related to dwell times, as well as effect on fixtures, furnishings, and equipment.

On the other hand, what are some common pain points regarding compliance with local, state, and federal regulations versus evidence-based best practices? It’s critical that you be informed of specific product features and product implementation details to maintain compliance with the various regulations.

AHE’s online suite of programs offer an opportunity to engage with course facilitators as well as other learners and practitioners. Together, participants delve into common work issues as well as more complex challenges to gain a more global understanding of how essential environmental services is to healthcare — and the role we play in saving lives.

2016 Online Courses and Webinars

NEW

• CHESP Self-Assessment Examination (SAE) Member: $115.00 Non-member: $200.00

Supplemental Resources Available for Purchase through AHE’s Online Store

Explore these and other topics when you enroll in this NEW product evaluation online course.

CPE Credits TBD

2016 Course Start Dates – 5 weeks

July 25 – August 21December 5 – January 8, 2017

Members: FREE Non-Members: $279.00

CHESP Study GroupDelivering high-quality healthcare requires highly qualified people. This preparatory course is designed for professionals preparing for the comprehensive and challenging CHESP Certification Exam. While not designed to teach examination content specifically, the content of the course is focused on the seven content domains of Environmental Services competency: Regulatory Compliance; Planning, Design, and Construction; Operations Related to Environmental Sanitation; Operations Related to Waste Management; Operations Related to Textile Management; Financial Stewardship; and Administration. Participants will study these content areas by reviewing the electronic version of the Official CHESP Preparation Guide, 3rd Edition

provided within the course. Students will also have the opportunity to interact and collaborate with other CHESP seekers to gain a more comprehensive perspective of the environmental services profession and better prepare for the Exam.

12 CPE Credits

2016 Course Start Dates – 6 Weeks

January 11 – February 21March 14 – April 24May 16 – June 26August 1 – September 11October 17 – November 27


Online Courses

Online Courses

• Practice Guidance for Healthcare Environmental Cleaning, Second Edition

• Glossary of Healthcare Terms For Environmental Services Carts, Closets, Equipment and Supplies


Employee Engagement: Going the Extra MileThe healthcare environment is rapidly changing, and healthcare facilities must adapt. To thrive in this ever-shifting work world, environmental services leaders must make employee engagement a priority.

Employee engagement equals the extent to which employees are emotionally connected and committed to their organization and their role, and their willingness to go the extra mile for their organization, department, or manager. Engaged employees are essential to an organization’s long-term success. However, on average, only one in three employees are engaged.

How do you cultivate an engaged workforce? This online course examines the major factors, trends, and drivers of employee engagement. It explores why engagement is vital to the department’s success, and how managers can boost engagement to position the environmental services team to succeed. The course is specifically designed to stimulate your thinking about how altering a few management practices can change the culture of your department.

4 CPE Credits


March 21 – May 1 June 27 – August 7


Ultimate Scores for the Ultimate Experience: How Improving the Patient Experience Will Improve Your HCAHPSConsider that patients are consumers of healthcare and make decisions based on HCAHPS scores. Are the HCAHPS scores for your facility above the 90th percentile? Are the scores of other, competing healthcare facilities above the 90th percentile?

Demystify the steps needed to improve the patient experience and ultimately improve your HCAHPS scores. Learn how patients’ perceptions of quality healthcare differs from healthcare professionals’ and how this should influence patient care. Discuss best practices and current trends regarding cleanliness and a quiet healthcare 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.

6 CPE Credits


February 8 – March 13 October 3 – November 6


Foundations for Success in Environmental Services ManagementTo win in today’s challenging job market, you must distinguish yourself from the competition. If you are a new manager or supervisor in environmental services, consider building your professional knowledge and developing critical skills through enrollment in the Foundations for Success in Environmental Services Management course. This ten-week course explores the range of foundational management practices in environmental services. The program is packed with essential content, covering topics such as environmental sanitation, infection control and prevention, staffing require-ments and methodology, productivity indicators, effective communication and reporting, customer service excellence, and process improvement.

12 CPE Credits

2016 Course Start Dates – 10 weeks

January 25 – April 3 July 11 – September 18


Online Courses

• Healthcare Textile Services Training Manual • Healthcare Textile Services:

Infection Control Manual


Principles of Effective Linen ManagementThis facilitated online course is for healthcare environmental services and textile care professionals. The course provides an introduction and overview of key linen management issues such as linen utilization, abuse and loss management, infection prevention in textiles (including a discussion focused on the science of antimicrobial textiles), effective laundry management options and operations, OSHA standards, and updated HLAC accreditation standards.

5 CPE Credits


June 6 – July 10 November 14 – December 18


The Lean Management System in HealthcareEver-increasing healthcare costs are a critical financial concern for healthcare facilities and the nation. How are today’s leading facilities managing costs effectively? What is their secret to success? Lean management techniques have proven to be a critical factor in the success of many organizations.

What can Lean do for you and your organization? Learn how to use Lean to eliminate waste in environmental services processes and to drive continuous quality improvement and employee job satisfaction. This self-directed, interactive online course will use case studies and exercises to lay the foundation for creating a Lean healthcare organization through the application of Lean tools and concepts such as value stream mapping, 5S, mistake proofing, and more. When properly implemented, the Lean system can bring tangible results for environmental services, the facility, the staff, and ultimately patients.

5 CPE Credits


April 11 – May 22 November 7 – December 18

Members: FREE Non-Member: $239.00

Essentials of Infection Prevention and Environmental HygieneEmerging infectious diseases, contagious viral strains, and antibiotic resistant ‘superbugs’ are major threats for healthcare institutions. Knowledge of the most current infection prevention measures, including

evidenced-based environmental surface cleaning and disinfection practices, is of paramount importance. The Essentials of Infection Prevention and Environmental Hygiene course is specifically designed to help non-clinical workers gain knowledge in epidemiology concepts, effective infection prevention and control methods, and recommended cleaning and quality monitoring practices. The content covers a wide spectrum of topics, including a brief introduction to the microbiology of organisms such as Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Clostridium difficile, transmission and prevention methods, employee protection guidelines with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), recommended protocols for patient room cleaning, and environmental monitoring technologies. This essential course also includes guidance document excerpts from AHE, the Centers for Disease Control, and OSHA’s Standards for Blood Borne Pathogens.

10 CPE Credits


May 9 – June 26 October 24 – December 11


• Glossary of Healthcare Terms For Environmental Services


Webinars

Critical Knowledge Webinar Series

Hard Floor, Soft Floor, Modern Floor — How to MaintainThursday, May 9, 2016This webinar will focus on the keys to maintaining most kinds of flooring, teaching how to recognize the areas where soil loads will naturally develop, and if improperly maintained will lead to traffic lane patterns and potentially damaged substrates.

Untying the regulatory knotThursday, August 18, 2016So many federal, state or other regulatory and advisory agencies, from OSHA to EPA and from TJC to CDC, dictate and recommend the way to conduct business in a healthcare setting. Knowing the regulations and recommendations that pertain to environmental services is daunting, yet vital to the success of any operation regardless of the size and/or location of the facility. This session will explore those agencies, particularly the federal ones, and dissect all of the requirements that an environmental services professional needs to know to ensure compliance.

EPA — Management of Pharmaceutical and Hazardous WasteThursday, November 17, 2016This webinar will discuss the highly regulated practice of pharmaceutical and hazardous waste management.

Leadership Webinar Series

Suddenly a Supervisor Thursday, March 17, 2016The transition from staff to “supervisor” can be daunting. This five-part webinar series provides the critical skills required to not only survive, but to thrive in a new supervisory role. This series is loaded with practical tools and techniques designed to enhance a new supervisor’s leadership communication, delegation, and time management, as well as techniques to acquire the supervisor’s mindset and image.

The webinar series includes:

• Survive and Thrive as a New Supervisor

• A Leader’s Toolkit for Difficult and Disciplinary Conversations

• Calm, Cool, and Collected: Communication Skills for Emotionally Charged Situations

• What Not to Say — A Guide to Keeping Your Foot Out of Your Mouth

• E-Writing @ Work

HCAHPS: Exceed Patient ExpectationsThursday, April 21, 2016 Patient satisfaction is a key determinant of quality of care and a critical component of the HCAHPS survey. This webinar will provide recommendations, suggestions, tips and other information you can use immediately to guide your department, staff, and teams to exceed patient expectations, improve the care experience, and increase patient satisfaction scores.

Webinars

“Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.”

— Albert Einstein

WEBINAR PRICING: Members: FREE | Non-Members: $59

J A N U A R Y

January 11 – February 21

CHESP Online Study Group

COURSE

January 14

Three Methods to Determine/Calculate Staffing

EXPRESS

January 14

Creating an Environment for Healing

EXPRESS

January 25 – April 3

Foundations for Success in Environmental Services Management

COURSE

F E B R U A R Y

February 4

Create Your Own Center of Excellence

EXPRESS

February 4

Star Search

EXPRESS

February 8 – March 13

Ultimate Scores for the Ultimate Experience

COURSE

February 25

Seven Critical Aspects of Surfaces and Surface Selection

WEBINAR

M A R C H

March 3

Failing Forward

EXPRESS

March 3

Break the Language Barrier

EXPRESS

March14 – April 24


COURSE

March 17

Suddenly a Supervisor

WEBINAR

March 21 – May 1

Employee Engagement: Going the Extra Mile

COURSE

A P R I L

April 7

Relationship with Industry

EXPRESS

April 7

Building Transparent Partnerships with Industry Suppliers

EXPRESS

April 11 – May 22

The Lean Management System in Healthcare

COURSE

April 21

HCAHPS: Exceed Patient Expectations

WEBINAR

M A Y

May 5

Enabling a Customer Service Culture

EXPRESS

May 5

EPA Master Label for Disinfectants

EXPRESS

May 9 – June 26

Essentials of Infection Prevention and Environmental Hygiene

COURSE

May 16 – June 26


COURSE

May 19

Hard Floor, Soft Floor, Modern Floor – How to Maintain

WEBINAR

J U N E

June 2

Identifying Savings in Your Waste Management Program

EXPRESS

June 2

A Team Approach with Contracting Services

EXPRESS

June 6 – July 10

Principles of Effective Linen Management

COURSE

June 16

The Clean Healthcare Environment: Is it Really? How Do We Know?

WEBINAR

June 27 – August 7

Employee Engagement: Going the Extra Mile

COURSE

2016 Education Calendar

J U LY

July 7

Disinfectants in the Environment of Care

EXPRESS

July 7

The Living Environment

EXPRESS

July 11 – September 18

Foundations for Success in Environmental Services Management

COURSE

July 21

Innovative Staffing Plans, Successful Hiring, Creative Training, and Cross Training

WEBINAR

July 25 – August 21

NEW! Disinfectants: The Essentials of Evaluation and Selection

COURSE

A U G U S T

August 1 – September 11


COURSE

August 4

The Importance of Orientation, Training, & Development of Your Staff

EXPRESS

August 4

Leveraging the Value of Consistent Performance in Bed Turnaround Times

EXPRESS

August 18

Untying the Regulatory Knot

WEBINAR

S E P T E M B E R

September 25-28

EXCHANGE 2016 – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Conference

CONFERENCE

O C T O B E R

October 3 – November 6

Ultimate Scores for the Ultimate Experience

COURSE

October 6

In the Know: How Professional Networking Can Help You

EXPRESS

October 6

Five Steps for Effective Praise

EXPRESS

October 17 – November 27

CHESP Study Group

COURSE

October 24 – December 11

Essentials of Infection Prevention of Environmental Hygiene

COURSE

N O V E M B E R

November 3

Evidence Based Practice

EXPRESS

November 3

Super Bugs

EXPRESS

November 7 – December 18

The Lean Management System in Healthcare

COURSE

November 14 – December 18

Principles of Effective Linen Management

COURSE

November 17

EPA — Management of Pharmaceutical and Hazardous Waste

WEBINAR

D E C E M B E R

December 1

Environmental Services Standardization for Multiple Systems

EXPRESS

December 1

Using Your Contract Management Team to Drive Successful Outcomes

EXPRESS

December 5 – January 1, 2017

NEW! Disinfectants: The Essentials of Evaluation and Selection

COURSE

December 15

HR Audit, Are You Ready?

WEBINAR

2016 Education Calendar

Trends in Infection Prevention and Environmental Hygiene Webinar Series

Seven Critical Aspects of Surfaces and Surface Selection Thursday, February 25, 2016Research shows that surfaces are active in the spread of infection. Despite extensive education and controls in hand hygiene, patient isolation, and surface disinfection, healthcare associated infections continue to occur.

This webinar will look beyond surface materials and textiles to understand how and why surfaces contribute to the spread of infection. Seven Critical Aspects will be presented that provide a comprehensive understanding of the real surface issues. With the understanding that a sustainable reduction in the spread of infection cannot be realized until the surface issue is addressed, this webinar will provide the foundation for change.

Leadership Webinar Series

Innovative Staffing Plans, Successful Hiring, Creative Training, and Cross TrainingThursday, July 21, 2016Environmental services managers are faced with staffing shortages and filling scheduling gaps on a daily basis. This webinar will journey into good interviewing techniques, looking for the engaged and committed applicant, and how to avoid the “just passing through, foot in the door” interview. Once your candidate is hired, the importance of training and cross training is imperative to fill the gaps within your staffing schedules. With limited resources, developing a well-rounded team is not always an easy task. This webinar will present the information needed to get you started.

HR Audit, are you ready?Thursday, December 15, 2016 Learn what should actually be in your employees HR file, and what shouldn’t. You count on your employees and they are the backbone to the success or failure of the department. Having and maintaining all necessary documentation and credentials for each employee is your insurance policy to employee protection, work safety and reductions in employee issues. Hiring documentation, contact information, training records, disciplinary actions, attendance, and union criteria will be discussed and how all this documentation should be maintained.

“Ability is what you’re capable of doing.Motivation determines what you do.

Attitude determines how well you do it.”— Lou Holz

The Clean Healthcare Environment: Is It Really? How Do We Know?Thursday, June 16, 2016 Often we think clean is synonymous with pathogen-free, but we know that is not the case. Even a well cleaned environment can still harbor organisms representing risk to the patient and transmission opportunities by the healthcare worker. During this webinar, we will explore the notion of a clean healthcare environment and current realities regarding disinfection. The focus will be on recognition of the healthcare environment as a living organism and the role chemical disinfectants are playing in addressing the challenges.

WebinarsWEBINAR PRICING: Members: FREE | Non-Members: $59

An Ounce of Prevention: Waste Reduction Strategies for Healthcare Facilities

This book illustrates a basic but comprehensive approach to implementing waste reduction and recycling strategies in healthcare facilities. Learn definitions for waste management terms, how to cut costs and improve productivity, and increase your understanding of the waste management system.

PRINT CODE: 057007

MEMBER: $29.95

NON-MEMBER: $75.00

Practice Guidance for Healthcare Environmental Cleaning, Second Edition

This publication, prepared by the Association for Healthcare Environment (AHE) and edited by environmental services and infection control professionals, contains recommendations for effective environmental cleaning in healthcare facilities. Intended for directors and managers of healthcare environmental services, this book is designed to be a resource for proper cleaning techniques and procedures based on guidelines by the CDC, OSHA, the EPA, and other regulatory or governmental agencies. Professionals new to the field and those interested in updating policies and procedures will be particularly interested in this publication.

EBOOK CODE:

PRINT CODE:

P057034

057034

MEMBER: $239.00

NON-MEMBER: $359.00

Recommended Practice Series: Environmental Services Equipment and Supplies

Environmental services technicians must have the requisite knowledge and expertise to select and use the equipment and supplies that are the most germane to the specific tasks to which they are assigned. Equipment and supplies, including carts and tools, are essential, discrete components of safe, efficient, and productive environmental services operations.

PRINT CODE: 057953

MEMBER: $49.00

NON-MEMBER: $89.00

Recommended Practice Series: Integrated Pest Management, Second Edition

In this first in a series of

Recommended Practice documents, certified entomologists from Orkin and Western Pest Services teamed with AHE to offer a complete How To guide on implementing and maintaining an effective IPM program in a health care facility.

PRINT CODE: 057958

MEMBER: $25.00

NON-MEMBER: $45.00

Publications

“I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that

I may learn how to do it.”— Pablo Picasso

Publications

Glossary of Healthcare Terms for Environmental Services, Second Edition

This expanded and updated Glossary of Healthcare Terms for Environmental Services, Second Edition is an essential resource for environmental services professionals in the vanguard of healthcare support services.

The Glossary explains terms, concepts, and ideas related to infection prevention, healthcare reform, insurance, sustainability, waste management, business and labor, laundry, chemicals, sanitation, general science, and a myriad of additional subjects. The expanded edition provides beneficial information for those new to environmental services as well as those with many years of experience.

EBOOK CODE: P057950

MEMBER: $49.00

NON-MEMBER: $69.99

The Practical Application of Disinfections and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities

This comprehensive, easy-to-refer-ence book takes the guesswork out of choosing which disinfection and sterilization products to use. The guide includes more than 300 pages of valuable information, presented in non-technical language for the management professional. It provides an understanding of when, where, and how disinfection and sterilization should occur, as well as EPA-regis-tered chemicals appropriate for the job.

PRINT CODE: 057031

MEMBER: $49.95

NON-MEMBER: $69.95

Healthcare Environmental Services Preparation Guide — The CHESP Review Guide, 3rd Edition

This updated, recently-revised review guide will help environmental services professionals better prepare for the CHESP Certification Examination. AHE has designed this guide to enhance overall knowledge in the seven core content domains that are covered in the CHESP exam:

• Regulatory Compliance• Design and Construction• Operations Related to

Environmental Sanitation• Operations Related to Waste

Management• Operations Related to Textile

Management• Finance• Administration

PRINT CODE: 057960

MEMBER: $89.00

NON-MEMBER: $129.00

“Your mind is a garden.

Your thoughts are the seeds. You can grow flowers or you

can grow weeds.”

— Author Unknown

CONTACT INFORMATION

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WORK

Title: ______________________________________________________________________________

Organization: _______________________________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________________

City, ST, Zip: ________________________________________________________________________

Country: ___________________________________________________________________________

Work Phone: __________________________________________________ Extension: ____________

Mobile: _____________________________________Fax: ___________________________________

Email: _____________________________________________________________________________

HOME

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City, ST, Zip: ________________________________________________________________________

Home Phone: _______________________________________________________________________

Mobile: _____________________________________Fax: ___________________________________

Email: _____________________________________________________________________________

Please send all future AHE communications to my primary address (please select one):

Work Home

To ensure your membership application is processed correctly, please take the time to complete all applicable sections of the form and include it with your membership payment.

Date: _________ | _________ | _________

Membership Status (select one): new renewal

Membership # (if applicable): _________________________________________________________

PROFESSIONAL PROFILEABOUT YOUGender: Male Female Date of Birth: _________ | _________ | _________

Highest Level of Education:

High School/GED Bachelor’s degree

Some College Master’s degree

Technical School Doctoral degree

Associate degree Other

Years Worked in Environmental Services Profession:

0-1 years 11-20 years

2-5 years more than 20 years

6-10 years

Level of Responsibility (please select one):

Administrative Assistant Manager

Associate Supervisor

Clinician Technician

Consultant Vice President

Director Other

Executive (CEO, CFO, President)

Do you belong to a local AHE Chapter (Please specify)

Yes No Chapter Name: ___________________________________________

AHE Membership Application

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AHE Membership ApplicationABOUT YOUR ORGANIZATION/FACILITY

Areas in which you work (select all that apply): Engineering Food Services Patient Transport Environmental Services Linen Services Security Services Facility Management

Organization Setting: National Rural Suburban Urban Other

Number of Employees in Department: 1-10 employees 51-75 employees 201-300 employees 11-25 employees 76-100 employees more than 300 employees 26-50 employees 101-200 employees

Organization’s Licensed Bed Count: 1-25 beds 101-300 beds 501-800 beds 26-100 beds 301-500 beds More than 800 beds

Annual Purchasing Budget: Less than $500,000 $4-5 million $25-50 million $1-2 million $5-10 million $100-500 million $2-3 million $10-25 million More than $500 million $3-4 million

Organization Type (please select one): Academic Institution Integrated Delivery Network (IDN) Acute Care Facility Long Term Care Assisted Living Managed Care Organization Assisted Living Facility Manufacturer Consulting Military/VA/Government Distributor Rehabilitation Center Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) Vendor Hospital/Medical Center Other

DUES AND PAYMENTS

Please select the appropriate membership category below. Based on these bylaws definitions, AHE reserves the right to correct an incorrect category and bill applicants for the remaining balance. Membership is not effective until balance is paid in full.

Professional Active Membership (PAM) $150 — shall be available to an individual who is directly employed by a health care facility (i.e. an organization that provides direct patient care such as an acute care hospital, long term care, ambulatory care center, etc.) and has responsibility for caring for the health care environment. PAM members may serve on committees and task forces, vote and hold office in accordance with Article 7.

Associate Member (ASC) $200 — shall be available to an individual who is employed by a company or organization other than a health care facility (e.g., contract service providers, corporate contractors, vendors, suppliers or, health care associations) that provides professional active members with professional, technical, and/or consulting services and/or products. Associate members may serve on committees and task forces, vote and hold office in accordance with Article 7.

Ally Member (ALLY) $150 — shall be available to non-environmental services practitioners with an interest in caring for the healthcare environment. ALLY members may serve on committees but may not vote or hold office in accordance with Article 7.

TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: _________________________________________________

Payments must be included with all Membership Applications. To process credit card payments, please include your signature on the signature line below.

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Expiration: ___________ | ___________

Name (as on card): ___________________________________________________

Signature: __________________________________________________________

Secured Fax: 312-422-3609 (with credit card information)

Mail: Check (made payable to AHE) with application

AHE/AHA, Attn: Professional Membership GroupsP.O. Box 75315, Chicago, IL 60675-5315

AHE – your complete professional resourceIn addition to wide-reaching professional benefits such as advocacy and alliances with the AHA and other key associations, AHE membership provides personal professional benefits – special access and discounts to a myriad of professional resources. Take a look at this small sampling of AHE’s offerings:

EDUCATION: Complimentary online courses and webinars in Infection Control, Waste Management, Environmental Sanitation, Leadership, Management, and Financial Operations.

CERTIFICATION PREPARATION: Study guides, study sessions, and courses to prepare individuals to become a Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP).

PUBLICATIONS AND GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS: Practice Guidance for Healthcare Environmental Cleaning Second Edition, Contracting Myths and Realities, An Ounce of Prevention: Waste Reduction Strategies For Healthcare Facilities, The Recommended Practice Series, and many more.

TOOLS & RESOURCES: Career Link – premier electronic career service for employees, employers, and recruiters; Glossary of Healthcare Terms for Environmental Services, membership and business directories.

UPDATES AND ALERTS: Monthly e-news, EXPLORE magazine, and important legislative alerts and notifications from the American Hospital Association and its affiliates.

EXPLORE Our Community of Practitioners

Whether you are the president of your company, the head of your department, or are just embarking on your career, you are part of the community of practitioners. Together, we are the healthcare environment. AHE shapes professional practice and advances and promotes the profession.

AHE membership is for professionals serious about the work they do, are enthusiastic about enhancing their skills and advancing their careers...because it is more than just a job.

For a comprehensive list visit www.ahe.org

Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional CHESP is a premier credential based on a sound assessment that provides distinction in an increasingly competitive healthcare field. The certification is essential due to its unique emphasis

on the healthcare environmental services profession.

The CHESP credential certifies depth of knowledge in seven content areas including regulatory compliance, environmental sanitation, finance, administration and design and construction.

Certification will strengthen your career, your resume and your earning potential.

Additional course information inside. Visit the CHESP webpage at: www.ahe.org

Certified Healthcare Environmental Services TechnicianThis new training and certification program for environmental services frontline workers is based on the Train the Trainer model. It was developed based on a comprehensive, nationwide job and task analysis of

healthcare environmental services technicians’ responsibilities and covers all aspects of the job, tasks, and accountabilities.

The CHEST program trains trainers how to deliver content specific to: infection prevention, cleaning and disinfection throughout the facility, equipment and supplies, safety, waste removal, linen handling, effective communication, patient satisfaction and ethical decision-making.

CHEST teaches technicians the WHY the job needs to be performed a particular way. Knowing the “why” is a game changer. Get your team certified now!

For more information, visit: www.ahe.org

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