6:04 Document5.docx growth and ability to reproduce of insects. Inspection Conduct bi-weekly SPS inspections with Infection Prevention and Control and Engineering, submit all findings and take immediate action for correction to preserve the sterile environment that is needed for patient safety and JACHO requirements. Routinely inspect wards, rooms, corridors, stairways, bathrooms, and administrative areas for cleanliness. I evaluate daily the effectiveness of how well the implementing procedures are being accomplished. Use work assessment recommendations to determine problem areas. Make continuous inspections of the medical center to monitor housekeeping techniques, procedures, products, and adherence to infection control standards. Actively planning, coordinating, and directing of short- and long-range operating activities designed to provide a sanitary environment appropriate to an active and diversified VAPAHCS. Participates on related environmental, safety, and other committees. Tours hospital environment regularly, covering each assigned area to observe . cleanliness of facilities and work in progress. Assures that safety, health, and sanitation regulations are met. Performs regular are inspections for quality assurance. Creates PowerPoints of discrepancies observed during inspections. . Compliance Developing and implementing procedures, policies, and practices that meet requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Joint Commission (JC), American Hospital Association (AHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and any other applicable accrediting bodies. Adhere to all Department of Veterans Affairs and EMS policies, procedures, and directives. . Participates in the development and implementation of performance improvement activities. Ensure all assigned areas and housekeeping closets, and carts are kept neat, clean and in order. Provide special direction to new employees to prepare them for individual assignments, procedures, and safety policies. Set goals, priorities and delegate work necessary to complete tasks. . Ensures others and myself accountable for timely project execution. Assists staff with emergency situations (flood, floor projects) Create weekly schedules of areas in the hospital to be inspected. Plans and provides housekeeping services in the following types of program areas in addition to the basic cleaning and sanitation programs Monitors and analyses both production efficiency and organizational structure to implement and recommend process and organizational changes. Identify developmental and training needs of employees, providing for and arranging for needed development and training. Conducted EPS site review for Jesse Brown and Hines VA medical facilities. Provided an overall Performance Improvement Initiative for each facility. Prepared and led training presentation for Association for the Health Care Environment T- CHEST. Results: Exceptional understanding of cleaning/disinfecting. Assisted in Purple Hamper Project (Yellow Belt). Results: More efficient way of collecting soiled patient slings which enable textiles to track and count slings. (Infection prevention measures) Job #2 1 paragraph summary Environmental Services Supervisor Train employees in the proper and safe operation of all housekeeping equipment such as: floor polishers, auto scrubbers, wall washing tools, vacuums, mopping equipment, ladders, and other pieces of equipment normally associated with housekeeping duties. Handling administrative matters and problems or referring technical matters to the appropriate individuals. Coordinating a variety of administrative projects within the office to include the development, of internal administrative policies, procedures and management processes of the office. Provides technical guidance to staff involved in the receipt/storage/handling/accounting/disposal of hazardous waste. Participates in coordinating and scheduling receipt of hazardous property, assuring that pre- receipt examination is performed when necessary. Assures that hazardous property is properly identified including hazardous waste categorization, identification of all contaminants and, as required, presence of a laboratory analysis. Determines if containers are safe for the required period of storage. Rejects bins not meeting turn-in requirements. Determines disposal cycle processing requirements in accordance with established criteria. Initiates corrective action to resolve manifest discrepancies. Monitors contractor compliance with the contract and all environmental and safety requirements during removal. Complies with all applicable local plans to include, but not limited to the Spill Countermeasures and Contingency Plan and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan. Preparing and/or review al letters, memoranda, reports, charts, briefing materials, resumes and talking points. 6:06 Document5.docx individuals within the VA organization ADMINISTRATIVE Managed daily operations within clerical and clinical staff and coordinated patient's daily activities and programs. Assured the efficient and economical accomplishment of work assignments of subordinates within established policies and schedules set by higher levels of supervision. Posted working hours, sick leave, vacation, and absenteeism to employee listing sheets. Conducted floor reviews on a random basis to ensure subordinates have completed assigned task and record data collected on excel. Ensured staff were up to date on training required by the agency and certifications have not expired. Ensured the department were notified of future inspection and staff knew where all standard operating procedures were located. Updated standard operating procedures for future inspections. Assisted with the preparation of infectious disease report about systematic analyses of clinical operations, and monthly reports to the safety officer for maintaining departmental accountability. Utilized professional leadership principles to organize training on safety and protective mechanisms among employees in the health centers. Assigned, directed, evaluated subordinate work performance and reviewed the work. Ensured the proper documents were received from laundry workers pertaining to linen received. Planed, scheduled, and coordinated work operations accordingly as it pertained to the laundry workers distribution of laundry and linen. Investigated work related problems and determined the causes. Developed and implemented corrective actions to resolve work problems. Reported possible or actual work delays to upper management. Inspected completed work for quality and work order requirements. Provided on-the job training for subordinates as individual needed dictate. Due to the constant change in the type of patients. Ensured medical curtains were replaced every six months and taken to workers in the laundry department. Able to utilize a virtual Electronic Health Record (EHR) and communication system to access and process simulated health information. Performed administrative duties that include maintaining statistical records of workloads operating and manipulating automated systems such as composite healthcare system (CHCS I and CHCS II). HAZARDOUS WASTE COORDINATOR (HWC) Ensured training was conducted for twenty-five work center personnel on, emergency procedures for spills, or releases, spill cleanup, fire suppression and safety and safety equipment and location, waste and material storage and handling requirements. Maintained three hazmat lockers and disposed waste according to OSHA regulations. Ensured the proper handling, labeling, disposal, storage, and overall waste management. Maintained records for the Hazardous Waste Program, including Letter of Designation, personnel environmental training documentation, hazardous waste, turn in documents, storage area inspection records, waste profile sheets and lab analysis. Notified emergency response personnel whenever there was a spill of hazardous waste or material that meets or exceeds the reporting threshold or if any amount of waste or material entered storm drains sewer system or was released into a body of water. Cleaned, stored and maintained equipment according to manufacture specifications. Properly disposed of biohazard materials, including contaminated needles and soiled linens. Trained and supervised employees on proper usage of equipment and calibration of specific machines. Inspected work areas and reviewed work in progress. Insured that safety cleaning practices and procedures are followed daily TRAINING COORDINATOR Successfully identified solutions that balanced the needs of the employee with the demands of the operation Trained and supervised employees on proper usage of equipment and calibration of specific machines. Trained over twenty staff members on the appropriate treatment of patients for specific skin conditions, resulting in quality service and positive patient outcomes Trained twenty-five U.S. Navy Medical Personnel over a three-year period on filling and retrieval