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HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE MANAGEMENT

Healthcare Environmental Services Management (HESM) program was designed to meet the demand for qualified environmental services managers with the ability to develop systems and processes to protect workers, clients and patients from environmental hazards in the health care setting and operate buildings that are safe.

Todays health care environment is changing, and theres an increased need for infection control measures, outbreak or pandemic planning, isolation cleaning levels, emergency preparedness and timely response in the health care setting. In this college health diploma programs courses, youll learn to develop, implement, and monitor operating systems and preventative maintenance in the housekeeping, laundry, maintenance and transportation areas within the environmental department of a health care facility. Youll also learn about the emergence of new technologies to fight antibiotic-resistant "superbugs" and to help support disease control of bacteria and viruses.

The curriculum will include concepts of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) as well as going "green" for a healthier environment and to reduce pollution and the carbon footprint. Youll also research the use of effective eco-friendly products with lower volatile organic compounds.

To help you acquire the necessary skills, the HESM program will also expose you to the industrys best practices and continuous quality improvements to coordinate and monitor building, sanitation, maintenance and operating systems. Youll also be informed of the wide range of environmental issues health care facilities encounter as they work to comply with the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, Health Canada, Occupational Health and Safety, Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory Committee (PIDAC) and other regulatory requirements. As part of Public Health Ontario, the PIDAC has created best practice documents, reports and recommendations on matters related to communicable diseases, immunization, and infection prevention and control and surveillance. Centennials HESM program is recognized as a recommended program that managers and supervisors in environmental service departments can attend when directly related to environmental cleaning in health care.

Through this offering, youll combine health care environmental service knowledge with business and human relations, critical thinking and problem solving skills. This combination will prepare you to work with a diverse team in this challenging field.

Career Outlook

Healthcare Environmental Service Management
Healthcare Facilities & Building Operations Manager
Healthcare Laundry Supervisor
Housekeeping and/or Laundry Supervisor
Environmental Services Management
Linen and Transportation Supervisor
Property Manager

Areas of Employment

Hospitals
Nursing homes
Retirement homes
Commercial buildings
Schools
Residential buildings
Hospitality establishments

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HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE MANAGEMENT