healthcare-associated infections (hai) program

Train your EVS staff on Setting Up a Cleaning Cart 

EVS staff are responsible for appropriately setting up and maintaining a cleaning cart in a manner that prevents cross-contamination. Tailor the below trainings to your facility needs.​
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​Project Firstline Setting Up a Cleaning Cart Module 
Use the following to provide a comprehensive hands-on training to EVS staff (e.g., onboarding or maintaining competency for experienced staff). Training discusses how to organize and set up a cleaning cart, reviews high-touch surfaces, and demonstrates how to clean and disinfect equipm​​ent after use. Select topics from the instructor checklist and activity cards to customize your training. See additional resources in the Project Firstline Training Toolkit for EVS staff*. 

  • Pre-/post-test questions with answer key in English (PDF), Spanish (June 2024) 

  • Curriculum slides (PDF) in English (PDF), Spanish (June 2024) 

  • Curriculum slides with instructor notes in English (PPT), Spanish (June 2024) 

  • Instructor checklist in English (PDF), Spanish (June 2024) 

  • Activity cards and worksheets in English (PDF), Spanish (June 2024) 

Posters and Print Outs 

Print and share any of the following materials for your staff. 

References for Educators* 
Review best practices for cleaning carts including how to set up and maintain products properly and safely.  
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