Sponsored by Kimberly Clark

The Heart of Healthcare Award has been developed by the Association for the Healthcare Environment and Kimberly-Clark Professional to recognize outstanding frontline environmental services personnel who are making a difference in the support of safety initiatives and reduction and prevention of the spread of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs).

Key characteristics of nominees:
· Demonstrates by consistent practice the purpose and importance of diligently cleaning and disinfecting the high-touch objects in patient or resident rooms likely to become contaminated with pathogens capable of causing HAIs.
·  Has been recognized or named for interacting well with patients and patient families and is willing and able to explain why she or he is cleaning specific patient areas.
· Demonstrates the importance of standard and transmission-based precautions for all patient-based contact in the healthcare setting by:
         o   Having the ability to explain it, and
         o   Correctly donning and removing PPE

·  Nurtures a sense of recognition, pride and accomplishment for the valuable role the Environmental Services department plays in keeping patients or residents safe and infection-free.
·  Is respected by other team members and other departments.
Eligibility

The Heart of Health Care Award will recognize outstanding, world-class environmental services professionals, either full-time employees or full-time contractors who are on the frontlines making a difference for patients or residents in acute care, long term care, assisted living, or a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). Association for the Healthcare Environment membership is not required. Directors and managers are not eligible for this award.

How to Nominate Someone

A manager, supervisor, co-worker, or member of another in-house department can nominate one or more individuals for this award.  The nominator does not need to be an AHE member. Video, testimonials and interviews are all highly encouraged to showcase the outstanding job the nominee has done and validate everything in their applications about how they go above and beyond. Completed application and additional materials must be received by AHE at ahe@aha.org by June 8, 2018.

Award Recognition

One individual will be selected as the recipient of the award as well as potential honorable mentions.  The nominator of the recipient and honorable mentions will be contacted by July 9th, 2018. All recipients will be publicly announced at EXCHANGE 2018 in Columbus, OH.

·  The recipient will receive a check for $750, a one-year complimentary AHE membership, an engraved crystal award, a feature in the AHE eNews and EXPLORE quarterly publication, a free EXCHANGE registration, hotel and airfare to EXCHANGE, and the opportunity to be featured in a Heart of Healthcare advertisement.
·   The honorable mentions will each receive an engraved crystal award and be recognized the AHE eNews and EXPLORE quarterly publication.

Nominator Information:

*Information provided should be exactly as you would like it to appear on the award, media releases and on the website. Please include relevant credentials.  

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* 5. City, State, Zip:

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* 8. AHE ID, if applicable:

About the Applicant/Nominee:

*Information provided should be exactly as you would like it to appear on the award, media releases and on the website. Please include relevant credentials.

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* 9. Applicant/Nominee Name:

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* 11. Organization:

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* 13. City, State, Zip:

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* 16. Number of years in environmental services or spent caring for the healthcare environment:

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* 17. Number of years as an AHE member, if applicable:

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* 18. Supervisors name:

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* 19. Supervisors title:

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* 20. Address:

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* 21. City, State, Zip:

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* 22. I attest that the information contained in this entire application form is accurate and true. I understand this submission becomes the property of AHE.

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* 23. Describe why you think this person should receive recognition with the Heart of Healthcare Award. Please refer to the key characteristics desired in the person winning this award as listed above and give examples of why this person fits the criteria. Be as specific as you can, providing examples and any other information relevant to their performance. You may include any links to news stories or include any other supporting documentation, testimonials, or videos.

 

Thank you for submitting your application/nomination to the AHE Recognition Committee for consideration.

Additional materials will be considered. Please email or scan to ahe@aha.org.

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