HealthCare Environmental Services Week

HealthCare Environmental Services Week

HealthCare Environmental Services Week

In recognition of the vital role environmental service workers play, Kaiser Permanente San Diego recognized EVS workers

during the week of September 13th – 17th

The third week of September is known as National Environmental Services Week.

With emerging infectious diseases, contagious viral strains, and antibiotic resistant ‘superbugs’ which are a major threat for healthcare institutions large and small, knowledge of proper infection control measures within the healthcare setting is of paramount importance.  Naturally, prevention of infectious disease is the primary concern for the EVS workers.

In a healthcare environment, harmful or pathogenic microorganisms must be reduced or killed in order to protect and ensure the well-being of patients, staff and visitors.  Disinfection, sanitizing and decontaminating surfaces, whether they are found in the isolation room, operating room, patient room or elsewhere within the facility, can be enormously challenging.  EVS staff plays an essential role in providing a clean and safe environment for all through infection prevention and control practices.

Join us in celebrating and acknowledging our Local 30 EVS staff for their contributions to providing quality healthcare to the members we serve.  Let’s be sure to celebrate by saying ‘thank you’ to them, and be respectful of them for the hard work they do not just this week, but all year long.  OPEIU, Local 30 EVS employees at Kaiser do not just clean rooms, they clean rooms that save people’s lives.

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OPEIU Local 30 Main Office

6136 Mission Gorge, Rd., Suite 214 
San Diego, CA 92120 
 Tel: (619) 640-4840 
Fax: (619) 640-4830 
Toll free: (866) 673-4830 

Phoenix

3117 N. 16th Street
Suite 120
Phoenix, Arizona 85016

Toll free:(866) 673-4830
Fax: (619) 640-4830

Colorado

4704 N Harlan St.,
Suite 220
Denver, CO 80212

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