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Centennial College's Healthcare Environmental Services Management (HESM) program addresses the growing need for skilled environmental services managers capable of creating systems to safeguard healthcare workers, patients, and visitors from environmental risks while maintaining secure facilities. Our HESM diploma stands as Canada's sole program of its type.
The evolving healthcare landscape now requires enhanced infection control protocols, pandemic preparedness strategies, specialized cleaning procedures, and rapid emergency response capabilities. Through this diploma's curriculum, students gain expertise in establishing, executing, and overseeing safety protocols and maintenance programs across housekeeping, laundry, facility maintenance, and transportation operations within healthcare environments. The program also covers cutting-edge technologies and innovative approaches to combat drug-resistant pathogens and reduce Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs).