Wednesday, May 29, 2019

EVS C.I. Care Employee Recognition


We are very proud of Ms. Benita for providing an excellent C.I. Care service to SHC D139 patient.  The patient stated that "no one cleaned as good as Ms. Benita" making the patient very satisfied with her work.  Thank you, Ms. Benita for your excellent service and hard work!


Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Patient Experience Week 2019

"Patient Experience Week is an annual event held across the nation.  The goal of the event is to provide focused time to celebrate accomplishments, reenergize service efforts, and honor the people who impact the patient and family experience every day".  C-1 CARE SHC Team


This year, EVS department proudly participated and show case our Patient Care Seven Step Cleaning, EVS floor scrubber machines, and Xenex, the germ zapping machine with high energy ultraviolet (UV-C) light that helps kill 99.9% of dangerous viruses and bacteria in less than five minutes.  Check out our EVS Hospitality team enjoying their time and proudly talking about the services we provide our patients and their families. 



EVS floor techs team posing for Fair photos
 EVS table at the Fair.  Ms. Mary answering question for a price
 Mr. Nate explaining how each of the machine works
With some of the EVS frontline staff having a good time along with Ernie, Roz, Fran, Ashwin and Ms. Mary
Our frontline staff posing for the Seven Step Cleaning poster board

Thursday, April 18, 2019

EVS Farewell Party for Anthony Nguyen

On Friday, April 12th, our team bid farewell to Anthony Nguyen.  We celebrated his years with Stanford Health Care with music and lots of food.  Hospitality Services Administrative Director, Ms. Helen also came to wish Anthony all the best.  We will miss you Sir Anthony!  
May your path to your goal be smooth and free from obstacles.  

Monday, April 15, 2019

EVS Ernie Morelli's Birthday

On Friday, April 12th, Ms. Malinda, and Amy surprised Ernie Morelli with a cupcake for his birthday.  It was a sweet moment.  We wish you a very Happy Birthday, Ernie!!


Friday, April 12, 2019

EVS Team

It must be uniform day so we paused and took a photo.  EVS team looking sharp for a Friday.  

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

EVS C.I. CARE Employee Recognition

We are so proud of Ms. Chand Sharma for being recognized Employee of The Month in B3 unit for her dedication, passion, and hard work.  We are proud of you Ms. Chand!










Friday, February 15, 2019

EVS Valentines Day

What a fine sweet day!  Our team got some delicious Raspberry Chocolate Mouse Cake from Ernie.  It definitely brightened our day.  Thank you Ernie!







Thursday, February 14, 2019

EVS CI CARE Employee Recognition

Our team is very fortunate to have Rangeeta Karan for a job well done and for showing great enthusiasm.  She was praised by Ms. Castellanos for going above and beyond.  Making sure Ms. Castellanos unit is clean and presentable for the patients & families.  We are proud of you, Rangeeta!




Tuesday, February 12, 2019

EVS C.I. CARE Employee Recognition

We are fortunate to have Jose Cervantes in our team.  He is a team player and always go above and beyond to help others in our department.  Today, EVS Supervisor Rozlin recognized Jose for his excellent C.I. Care.  Keep up the good work, Jose.  We are proud of you!



Wednesday, February 6, 2019

EVS C.I. CARE Employee Recognition

M. Loreto and team recognized EVS employee Mr. Franklyn Dickenson for being efficient, hardworking and with great attitude.  Keep up the great work, Mr. Frankie.  You are awesome, and we are proud of you!!!



Wednesday, January 30, 2019

EVS January Birthdays Celebration

The cold weather didn't  stop EVS from celebrating January Birthdays.  We enjoyed a very delicious carrot cake with some coffee.  What a great day to start the day with some delicious sweet cake and coffee.  Our employees danced and sang Happy Birthday songs.  Everyone had a great time. 



Monday, January 28, 2019

EVS Farewell Party for Andrew Advincula

On Friday, January 25th, the EVS team said farewell to EVS Operations Manager, Andrew Advincula.  We had pizzas and farewell cake for him.  Our team was sad to see him go, but we are all happy for him and wish him well as he begin a new chapter in his life.  We will miss you Andrew!!




Tuesday, January 8, 2019

EVS C.I. CARE Employee Recognition




Thank you Mr. Michael for providing excellent C.I. CARE.  Ms. Debra described you as accommodating, very helpful and sweet.  Keep up the great attitude Mr. Michael.  We are proud of you! 

C.I. CARE Recognition:  Michael Camel, Housekeeping Assistant

Friday, December 28, 2018

EVS C.I. CARE Employee Recognition

Thank you to our lovely Sangita for a job well done.  GI recognized her for being organized.  She kept the GI unit fully stacked with paper towels, hand sanitizer, toilet paper that the busy staff of the unit did not have to call for supplies.  She went above and beyond by changing the patient bedding in G108A.  G1 unit feels very fortunate to have her.  Thank you Sangita.  We are proud of you!




C.I Care Recognition Sangita, Housekeeping Assistant


Tuesday, December 18, 2018

EVS C.I. CARE Employee Recognition


Maria Angarita was recognized by several patients and staff in D1 Unit for being sweet, nice, exceptional worker, mom like figure and for making patients feel at home.  We are all proud of you, Ms. Maria!!  Keep up the good C.I. CARE.






C.I. CARE Recognition, Ms. Maria Angarita, Housekeeping Assistant






Friday, December 14, 2018

EVS C.I. CARE Employee Recognition

We are proud of you Mrs.  Reyna Ramirez!!!  Thank you for providing an excellent C.I. CARE by always following up with the patients and staff, and leaving all the rooms very clean in D3 unit.  Your great positive attitude and care for our patients and staff is one of the reason why Stanford Hospital ranks amongst the best hospital in the nation.  THANK YOU for your great work!


C.I. CARE Recognition, Mrs. Reyna Ramirez, Housekeeping Assistant












EVS: The 2018 Thomas A. GONDA Employee of the Year Award for Leadership


Mrs. Vijayanti is an outstanding professional colleague, and a pleasant person to work with.  Through her leadership, and mentorship, Mrs.  Vijayanti has trained staff from Managers, Supervisors to front line employees.  She has led many projects, and took leadership on staff scheduling by dedicating her time to ensure our department’s daily needs are met.  In addition to her effort, she listens to employees’ concerns and takes on leadership on the front-line staff who are falling behind.  Her approachable, and kind demeanor allows her to reach out to our front-line employees to coach them back on track and be the most valuable employees they can be by cultivating their individual skills.  Mrs.  Vijay brings the employees together to participate and generate ideas during the morning huddles.  In addition to that, she trained all the EVS managers on how to properly document attendance issues in API which raised awareness to the issues and holding everyone accountable to the attendance policy.

 

 Mrs. Vijayanti’ s biggest attribute to the management team is her mentoring of new managers by getting them acclimated to the SHC culture and environment.  She is the go to person for questions about a specific process to better understand why it was implemented and what changes took place since.  

 

Mrs. Vijayanti had always lead with integrity and loyalty for 24 years by the highest standard of professionalism.  She is the prime example of leadership by how she performs her daily tasks, how she teaches others on how to get the job done, and how she takes lead on how to overcome the many challenges our management, and front line employees encounters on the daily basis.  She takes immense personal pride and sense of urgency to make a difference in the cleanliness of patient units through coaching of employees and engagement with unit Managers. 

 

She is a compassionate and thoughtful leader.  Along with her skillsets, she has the abilities to lead her colleagues and front line employees to success.  Her management style is superior.  She is very knowledgeable and passionate about quality cleanliness in the hospital, and always provide top notch performance. She is well respected by many, and has touched so many lives.  Mrs. Vijayanti has contributed, and helped shape the EVS department, and SHC community grow. 

 

Mrs. Vijayanti has demonstrated these qualities throughout her career as a Supervisor in Environmental Services.  She is the most deserving, and most qualified employee for this award as she is an exceptional employee; and we are fortunate to work alongside her. 

CONGRATULATIONS to our very own EVS Supervisor, Mrs. Vijayanti Prasad for winning the 2018 GONDA AWARD




Tuesday, December 4, 2018

EVS October Birthdays Celebration

The fun never stop in EVS when it comes to celebrating our employees birthdays.  This October we made our cake fun by having a Halloween theme cake.  Our staff enjoyed the cake, and enjoyed each other's company.
See the photo of our cake below





Thursday, October 11, 2018

EVS Week 2018


On September 10 through September 14, Environmental Services celebrated International Housekeeping Week 2018.  It was a week of celebration starting with Donuts on Monday.  Pizzas on Tuesday, Taco Bar on Wednesday, and Chinese food on Thursday.  We also gave away back packs and ended the celebration with cakes and ice cream bars on Friday, September 14. 

Housekeeping is one of the toughest and most important jobs in SHC.  Our department helps prevent the spread of illnesses and ensures guests and patient satisfaction.  Housekeeping Week is an opportunity to celebrate our staff for their job well done and all their hard work.  Environmental Services is an important part of what makes Stanford Health Care great and ranks among some of the best hospitals in the country.  Keep up the good work team!



Check out the Photos of our EVS Team







Monday, June 4, 2018

EVS May Birthdays Celebration, Cinco De Mayo and Recognition


MAY is an exciting month for the Environmental Services department (EVS).  EVS team started off by celebrating Cinco De Mayo with some delicious pastries for our team.  Our employees had a great time enjoying the pastries and socializing with each other.  The office was decorated with Mexican flags, and photos of Cinco De Mayo celebration.  We also celebrated May birthdays with a Sunflower theme mango flavored cake.  Everyone enjoy the delicious flavor and Sunflower decorations
brightened everyone’s day. 



                                           Mr. Nataniel during EVS Cinco De Mayo Celebration

                                                          


 EVS May Birthdays Celebration 



Employee Recognition, Ms. Maria Luisa





A shout out to the lovely Ms. Maria Luisa.  Ms. Maria picked up a pocket book from OR that has money inside which she immediately returned to the OR Manager.  The OR Manager was so happy and gave Ms. Maria a big hug, and thanked her.  Later that afternoon, an OR Nurse thanked Ms. Maria for returning her pocket book.  Ms. Maria was also nominated for the 2017 Thomas A. Gonda Award.  She is one of many Stanford employees that has made a significant impact daily at work through her excellent practice of Stanford C-I Care service. Thank you for all that you do Maria Luisa! We are so proud of you!