This department provides effective and efficient programs to keep all of Salem Hospital facilities and equipment in first-rate condition as well as, construct and renovate existing facilities to meet the hospital’s needs and align with the organization’s strategic plan.

Scope of Patient Care 

Department Duties

• Department Sections: 
• Environment Services:  Responsible for providing and maintaining a clean and attractive environment for all patients, visitors, medical staff, and support staff.
• Laundry Services:  Responsible for providing cleaning and distribution of linen; high standards of excellence in the quality of product supplied; provide an adequate level of inventory to all patient care areas; deliver required level of inventory according to established schedules; maintain inventory control.
• Nutrition Services:  Provide patients with attractive, nutritious, high-quality meals within the limits of diet prescriptions, operational and budgetary realities.

Department Professionals

• Environmental Services Staff
• Laundry Staff
• Nutrition Services Staff

Educational/Skill Requirements

• High school education

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