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IHW CelebRAtIOnS (continued from page 5) The Environmental Services Department at SPAR (Shreveport Public Assembly and Recreation) in Shreveport, Louisiana, celebrated IHW with a week’s worth of activities. On Monday, September 15, Division Manager Reggie Hodge treated his leadership staff to lunch at the location of their choosing; on Tuesday, the day-shift crew leader treated his crew members to lunch, and the warehouse supervisor took his crew to dinner in the evening; on Wednesday evening, the nightshift crew leader held his annual banquet for his staff; and on Friday, a barbecue was held for everybody, including night crew and day crew. They had a drawing for gifts and prizes, and all had a great time. In addition, the Director of SPAR, Shelly Ragle, stopped by and gave the Environmental Services staff encouraging words and enlightened them on what’s happening in SPAR. In addition, the employees the EnviDartmouth-Hitchcock ronmental Services staff Housekeeping Services serves in the buildings they work in provided lunches, brunches, and all sorts of gifts for their housekeepers. All in all, In 1948 there was a the week was described housekeeping staff of 20 for “Mary’s House.” as the best IHW celebraSixty years later tion ever. Dartmouth-Hitchcock’s housekeeping staff has 160 employees working daily to provide the best possible environment for patient care. 1948-2008 Celebrating 60 years Thank you for six decades of service and dedication. On September 26, 2008, members of the Hawaii Chapter celebrated IHW with a proclamation signing with the Honolulu City Mayor, Mufi Hannemann. Pictured above, members of the Hawaii Chapter stand with the Mayor (middle) in the Mayor’s office. 0 Executive Housekeeping Today/January 2009 The housekeeping services staff at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, celebrated IHW in conjunction with the 60th anniversary of the department. Prior to 1948, housekeeping was a part of the dietary department. Above is the poster that was designed in order to honor the special anniversary. The man pictured on the poster is housekeeping staff member Herb Foster, who cleans the intern’s and resident’s quarters.

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Executive Housekeeping Today - January 2009 Contents Executive Corner Start With the Seal: CRI Seal of Approval Offers Proven Effectiveness 2008 IHW Celebrations! Frugal Housekeeper What’s in Your Janitor Closet? Feature Article Let the “Recognition Games” Begin! The Green Scene Product Highlights New Members Joint IEHA/ISSA Members REH/CEH Members Advertisers' Index Calendar of Events Inside IEHA What IEHA Has Done For Me

Executive Housekeeping Today - January 2009

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