Healthcare Hygiene magazine August 2023 | Page 29

Nominate an Inspiring

Healthcare Hero for our Fourth-Annual

( Cleaning to Advance the Patient Experience )
Environmental Services ( EVS ) staff don ’ t need capes to let the world know they ’ re superheroes . They come to the rescue in healthcare facilities every day — spending hours cleaning and sanitizing to create safe , healthy environments for patients , residents , staff , volunteers and visitors .
The 2023 Cintas C . A . P . E . Award is your chance to nominate a deserving acute or long-term care EVS technician by submitting their inspiring story of kindness and courage and they could win a $ 2,500 cash prize , plus a $ 2,500 donation to their healthcare institution or charity of choice . Winners will also receive a Rubbermaid charging bucket with products inside . Cintas , in partnership with The Association for the Healthcare Environment ( AHE ), will provide one scholarship to the designated trainer of their institution to attend one of AHE ’ s signature series Train the Trainer programs ( T-CHEST , T-CSCT , T-CNACC ). Additionally , the winning technician will receive a scholarship to be trained and certified in the AHE program ( CHEST , CSCT , CNACC ) at their facility .
Submit an EVS Superheroes story today to CintasCapeAwards . com or scan the QR code through August 14 , 2023 .
NO PURCHASE REQUIRED . 6 / 12 / 23-8 / 14 / 23 . Open to legal residents of US and Canada ( excl . Quebec and Saskatchewan ), 18 + and age of maj . In jurisdiction of res . To enter , visit website , nominate an eligible environmental services technician employed at an acute or long-term care facility and submit essay by 8 / 14 / 2023 at 11:59PM ET . 10 entries will be selected by Sponsor judging panel . 10 Prizes ( total ARV : US $ 5,060 ), each consisting of US $ 2,500 cash , a Rubbermaid prize package ( ARV : US $ 60 ), and a US $ 2,500 donation to charity / healthcare institution of winner ’ s choice .
For Official Rules , visit website : www . CintasCapeAwards . com . Sponsor : Cintas Corporation , No . 2 , 6800 Cintas Blvd ., Mason , OH 45040 .