We are pleased to bring forth the Environmental Services (EVS) Department as August's Team of the Month. The EVS Department is composed of 135 staff whose commitment to delivering exceptional cleaning services to our residents and staff has always been evident. The EVS Department's work to ensure the cleanliness of the hospital increased when COVID-19 arrived at LHH. From the beginning of the pandemic, EVS rose to the challenge—implementing a 24-hour cleaning service, coordinating with Infection Control and Prevention and other LHH departments to identify alternative cleaning solutions, increasing the frequency of disinfecting high touch surfaces throughout the hospital, and expediting the hiring of additional staff for around the clock coverage.
The team's efforts have been a crucial factor in mitigating the spread of COVID-19 and keeping the LHH community safe. The team's role is especially vital when cleaning and disinfecting neighborhoods and departments that have had exposure to COVID-19 or positive cases. They promptly respond to time-sensitive requests with a positive attitude. The team's willingness to work overtime or cover additional shifts attests to their commitment. Please join us in recognizing and thanking the Environmental Services Department for their tireless efforts to ensure our LHH community remains clean and safe, and for their active collaboration with various LHH departments when responding to COVID-19. Thank you, EVS, from everyone at LHH.
