
Environmental Services Fundamentals for Long-Term Care & Retirement Homes
$400.00
Environmental Services teams are a vital part of infection prevention. This course equips cleaning staff in long-term care and senior living with the core knowledge and best practices needed to meet Public Health standards, prevent outbreaks, and maintain safe environments. Modules are short, practical, and built for the realities of a busy shift.
Key Topics
Cleaning, Disinfection & the 3-Sink Method
Understand the difference between cleaning and disinfecting, product use, workflows, and sanitization techniques.
Chemical & PPE Safety for EVS
Safe handling of disinfectants and waste, and correct PPE selection, use, and storage.
Outbreak & Isolation Cleaning Protocols
Enhanced environmental cleaning techniques for outbreak scenarios, including zoning and room turnover.
Role of EVS in Infection Prevention
How daily routines, visual cues, and communication help break the chain of infection and promote a culture of safety.
Time Required: ~2 Hours
Includes 6 short modules (15–20 minutes each) delivered through our on-demand platform.
Certificate of Completion
Awarded upon successful completion of all modules and final knowledge check.
You Will Leave With the Following
- Confidence in proper cleaning and disinfection procedures
- Clarity on how EVS contributes to resident safety
- Knowledge of outbreak cleaning and Public Health expectations
Syllabus
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1 review for Environmental Services Fundamentals for Long-Term Care & Retirement Homes
Lucas Prescott –
This course was super practical and easy to fit into my day with its short, 15-20 minute modules. The content was straightforward and directly useful for my work in long-term care. Highly recommend for anyone in environmental services!