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MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
Housekeeping

Housekeeping provides a clean, safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. The department shows concern and compassion through making their environment as pleasant as possible.

Houskeeping also supports and cooperates with all South-East Regional Health Authority facilities, as well as nursing homes and various organizations in southeastern New Brunswick.

Housekeeping cleans approximately 650,140 square feet of space, 1,000 sinks and six kilometres of corridor every day, and makes up 20,000 beds each year.

Services provided by Housekeeping:

  • Daily, weekly and annual cleaning of all surfaces, including beds, stretchers and operating room theatres
  • Maintain, select and upkeep the interior décor and greenery
  • Environmentally-conscious and safe waste removal/disposal practices and recycling
  • Safe storage and disposal of patient records
  • Arrange setups for various events or functions
  • Provide moving assistance of equipment and furniture throughout the Authority
  • Contract cleaning services within the Authority
  • Pest control services
  • Operate and maintain the pneumatic tube system that relays communications, such as physician's orders, medications and other documentation, throughout The Moncton Hospital. This system operates 11 hours a day, seven days a week.
Mission
The role of Housekeeping and Linen Services is to achieve excellence and quality in the supplies and services offered throughout South-East Regional Health Authority and the community.

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