Environmental Services Infection Control

Debbie Sandberg T-Chest, T-CSCT

Environmental Services Director

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Highly accomplished and results-driven leader harnessing 15+ years of experience in the environmental sector to steer sustainability initiatives in the healthcare setting. Demonstrated track record of optimizing team performance, reducing turnaround times, and implementing innovative technologies for enhanced cleanliness. Proven success in strategic oversight, budget management, and fostering collaborative relationships with key stakeholders. Recognized for achieving significant reductions in departmental injuries and illnesses, as well as improving patient satisfaction scores. Adept at implementing environmentally conscious practices, resulting in notable cost savings and accolades for excellence. A visionary leader with a passion for driving impactful change in environmental services.

Areas of Expertise

● Environmental Leadership

● Infection Control

● Compliance Monitoring

● Injury Reduction

● Sustainability Practices

● Training Program Development

● Policies

● Regulations & Policies

● Cost Optimization

Professional Experience

Sutter Medical Center Sacramento, CA

Sutter Center for Psychiatry

Director, Environmental Services, Linen & Sustainability

2016 — 2023

Lead a team of 160 FTEs in a 768,000 square feet environment. Drive Environmental Services Leadership with strategic oversight of administrative functions, training, and supervision. Oversee service call center and contracted staffing for meetings, events, and building cleaning services. Develop and implement initiatives for departmental injury and illness reduction. Foster collaboration with Nursing, achieving trust and respect. Mentor leaders to elevate competencies within the Environmental Services department. Direct Hospital Environmental Stewardship with a focus on sustainability. Actively participate in committees such as Leadership Collaboration, EOC, Infection Control, and The Joy of Work.

●Decreased turnaround time from 117 to 80 minutes.

●Appointed for key decisions in furniture and floor material selection.

●Achieved 110 days injury-free, reducing departmental injuries and illnesses by 36%.

●Implemented UVC Robot Disinfection, enhancing facility-wide cleanliness.

●Exceeded environmental monitoring baseline, reaching 93% by the end of 2019.

●Received AHE Department of the Year Honorable Mention for 500+ beds in 2021.

●Attained a remarkable HCAHPS Cleanliness score of 77.2 and Facility Overall score of 80.3.

●Redesigned environmental cleaning practices, gaining systemwide standardization approval.

●Established Employee Activity Committee, organizing monthly events and recognition.

●Designed and constructed EVS training room.

ARAMARK, Philadelphia, PA

Thomas Jefferson Hospital

Administrative Director Environmental Services, Patient Transportation, & Linen Services

2014 — 2015

Supervised 20+ Managers and 3 Directors in Environmental Services, Linen, and Patient Transportation departments. Built and maintained relationships with 1199C Union Organizer, members, and delegates. Established IC Round schedules for increased quality and accountability in infection control practices. Coordinated with Nursing leadership, building trust and communication through action plans.

●Manage 1.5M cleanable space in a Level 1 Trauma Center ED Department with an 88% average occupancy.

●Successfully managed a $20M budget with Aramark, ensuring financial accountability.

●Reduced overtime usage by 40% by implementing strategic initiatives to optimize financial resources.

●Spearheaded the Red Bag Waste Initiative, resulting in a 50% diversion rate.

●Implemented Ultraviolet Disinfection Technology, enhancing overall cleanliness.

●Played a key role in ED 2.0 re-design, leading to a 1% decrease in LWBS within the first month.

●Contributed to a 3% increase in HCAHPS scores from May 2014 to July 2015.

SODEXO HEALTHCARE, Los Angeles CA

Methodist Hospital of Southern California, USC

General Manager, Environmental & Linen Services

2009 — 2014

Led team overseeing Environmental and Linen Services in a 600,000 square feet facility with 500 licensed beds. Oversaw space inventory and quality inspections through Trakkar installation, optimizing productivity. Directed Green Team to meet sustainability goals. Ensured compliance with medical waste regulations.

●Eliminated 6 FTEs by managing client budgetary partnerships.

●Saved $60K+ for 911 ambulance companies by integrating innovative programs such as the Orange Linen Program.

●Successfully led fit-up and opening of a $140M patient tower.

●Achieved a 72nd percentile in Press Ganey patient satisfaction for Room Cleanliness and a 75th percentile HCAHPS score.

● "Zero Medical Waste Violations" in CDPH Annual Medical Waste surveys for four consecutive years. (removed won)

●Achieved 347 injury-free workdays for EVS/Linen Staff in 2013.

●Reduced linen pounds from 18.79 to 13.47 ppd, saving $120K from 2009 to 2013.

●Received Partner of Change Awards in 2012 and 2013 from Practice Green Health.

Education

T-CHEST Certification

T-CSCT Certification

Affiliations

AHE

IEHA ~ Northern California Chapter President (2017 – 2019)

Sutter Medical Center

Practice Greenhealth Awards (2018, 2019, 2021, 2022)

Partner for Change - Greening the OR – Making Medicine Mercury Free

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