Healthcare Surfaces Summit
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Standards and Utilization Initiative Group
There are many different types of surface materials and textiles within the healthcare setting. In many cases multiple materials on one product. Not all of these materials can be cleaned and disinfected the same way. When they are chemical exposure damage begins to occurs at a microscopic level. Microbes can accumulate within these reservoirs and proliferate as further damage occurs. These resevoirs can often times be safe harbor for microbes away from the biocides used to kill them.
The Healthcare Surfaces Summit has developed a certification program that will provide a minimum testing standard using categories of EPA registered hospital grade disinfectants to validate they can be cleaned and disinfected without damage. Other components of the certification includes a review of IFUs and care and maintenance guidance from the manufacturer to insure they are clear and don't conflict with each other. HSI also has a robust education program to support this program.
Research Initiative
Utilize broad-based evidence for prevention of infections in healthcare and other settings to design and disseminate a toolbox to help interrupt the spread of infections from surfaces.
Education Initiative
Create and disseminate tools, resources, educational material, and other critical information for providers, patients, and the public to reduce transmission of surface related pathogens. A range of materials including infographics, presentations, checklists, training parameters, and educational curricula will be developed to target individuals at all levels of awareness to improve their knowledge, skills, and ability to act as agents of change.
Healthcare Surfaces Certification Program
There are many different surface materials and textiles within healthcare that are not compatible with infection prevention products and processes. As a foundational issue, it is extremely concerning to know that there are currently no guidelines, standards or validation requirements to ensure that surfaces can be cleaned, disinfected and or sterilized.
This program will develop a certification process that will require surface and product manufacturers to test and validate that not only the surface material but also the product ie. .medical device or environment can be cleaned and disinfected before healthcare professionals make a purchase.
Where we work
External reviews

Our Sustainable Development Goals
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How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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Who are the people you serve with your mission?
The Healthcare Surfaces Institute is focused on bringing together a diverse group
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
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With whom is the organization sharing feedback?
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Healthcare Surfaces Summit
Board of directorsas of 2/4/2022
Caroline Etland
University of San Diego, Hahn School of Nursing
Term: 2021 - 2023
Darrel Hicks
Darrel Hicks LLC
Mary Millard
HAI Survivor
Glenda Schuh
Schuh Consulting and Associates
Joanna Mills
John Muir Health
Jeanette Harris
Evergreen Hospital
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
Organizational demographics
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? GuideStar partnered on this section with CHANGE Philanthropy and Equity in the Center.
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