EMS CLEAN Covers
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Share PrintPatient beds, gurneys, medical equipment and clean linen now have an added layer of protection while awaiting use. The EMS Clean Covers Initiative was implemented to provide a visual assurance to patients and staff that clinical equipment is properly cleaned and sanitized. Regardless of the item, the EMS Clean Cover provides a much needed additional layer of protection from dirt, debris and other contaminants.
Origin:
July 2019, Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Cleveland, Ohio)
Adoptions:
1 successful
Awards and Recognition:
VHA Shark Tank Winner, Identified as a Best Practice by Joint Commission Inspection Team, Identified as a Best Practice by the Office of Inspector General, Identified as a Best Pra ... VHA Shark Tank Winner, Identified as a Best Practice by Joint Commission Inspection Team, Identified as a Best Practice by the Office of Inspector General, Identified as a Best Practice by the National Environmental Programs Service Leadership, Diffusion of Excellence Promising Practice, iNET Spread Investee
Partners:
Diffusion of Excellence, VHA Innovators Network
Recent Updates
Overview
The problem
A Medical Center's patient beds, gurneys, medical equipment, and clean linen should have an added layer of protection while awaiting use. See more
Images
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Maintenance being conducted in an empty room over a patient bed
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Visitors for another patient using an adjacent empty bed
The solution
The EMS CLEAN Covers very clearly communicate the cleanliness status and eliminate any doubt from patients and staff. See more
Images
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Patient Room
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Operating Room Equipment
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Wheel Chair awaiting use
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Patient Room
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Operating Room Equipment
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Wheel Chair awaiting use
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Transporting Clean Linen
The results
Diffusion tracker
Does not include Clinical Resource Hubs (CRH)
Implementation
Timeline
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Initial Adoption
Medical center will determine where the EMS CLEAN Covers will be implemented -
First Order
Based on the scale of implementation, the Medical Center will place the initial order of EMS CLEAN Covers from the vendor -
Training & Use
The dedicated medical center point of contact will receive training and then provide that training to medical center EMS personnel -
Gathering Feedback
The medical center EMS point of contact will gather pertinent data to show effectiveness and return on investment (ROI) to medical center leadership -
Expansion of Use & Continued Sustainment
Medical center EMS point of contact will identify additional uses and further determine the needs for continued sustainment
Departments
- Housekeeping
- Infection control
Core Resources
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About
Origin story
Original team
Robert Bankston
Chief of EMS
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