Almost daily, troubling headlines announce the rise of antibiotic-resistant infections and the resurgence of once-rare childhood diseases. The fact is, when it comes to infection control, what you don’t see can hurt you. Controlling the growth of harmful microorganisms is vital to human health, but that is easier said than done when it comes to targeting an invisible enemy. For cleaning professionals, understanding common (and not-so-common) vulnerabilities in a cleaning program is essential to improving occupant health and mitigating the spread of infection. This webcast sheds light on common pain points in any cleaning program and offers insights into how to reduce risking the spread of infection.
J. Darrel Hicks began his career in the management of hospital housekeeping services in 1981 and has retired from his role as the Director of Environmental Services at a 500-bed, award-winning hospital in the United States.
Hicks is also co-author of the Certified Environmental Services Technician (CEST) for the Academy of Clean in Orlando, FL. The six-module course is intended to aid front-line workers and their leaders in understanding their critical role of preventing and controlling infections in a healthcare setting.
Darrel is accredited as an official ISSA Cleaning Industry Standard Certification Trainer and Certified as an EXPERT TRAINER.
As the owner/principal of Darrel Hicks, LLC, Hicks specializes in B2B consulting, webinar presentations, seminars and facility consulting services related to providing hygienically clean surfaces.