Document Type

Article

Publication Title

AMA Journal of Ethics

Abstract

Environmental services is a mission-critical function of any health care organization, contributing in key ways to patients' health, well-being, and overall care experiences. This article offers context from a risk management standpoint on the importance of recognizing, valuing, and protecting environmental services professionals' contributions to health care organizations' capacity to be fulfilling, safe places to be a patient and to care for patients.

DOI

10.1001/amajethics.2022.876

Publication Date

9-2022

Keywords

bioethics, environmental services, patient safety

ISSN

2376-6980

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