David Huss Jr.
Mobile
Summary
Dynamic EVS Director with a proven history of boosting operational efficiency and productivity. Expertise in strategic planning, team leadership, and regulatory compliance ensures the highest standards of facility cleanliness and safety. Strong communication and problem-solving skills facilitate seamless interdepartmental coordination, enhancing stakeholder satisfaction. Aiming to further elevate environmental services management through innovative practices and leadership.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
DIRECTOR OF EVS
USA HEALTH UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Mobile
06.2024 - Current
- Responsible for managing 90 employees at a 305 bed multi-location in Mobile, Alabama
- Responsible for managing 2 Assistant Directors and 5 Supervisors
- Implemented linen reduction strategies, resulting in a monthly savings of 10%
- Implemented cost savings initiatives, resulting in an annual savings of $150,000
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain environmental programs and policies
- Schedule and monitor daily services performed by contractors to determine compliance with contracts/work orders
- Ensure budget compliance through payroll, invoices and other company systems
- Perform weekly, monthly, and quarterly quality reviews regarding: Patient satisfaction ( HCAHPS), customer feedback, inspections and ATP testing
- Overseeing staffing levels, competency of staff, training of new staff, staff performance through review, coaching and recommendations—checking and inspecting their common areas for cleaning needs, and addressing concerns immediately
- Implemented and ensured state and corporate regulatory policies and procedures into daily office practices, informing and training staff members
DIRECTOR OF EVS
SOUTHERN TENNESSEE REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEMS
Winchester
02.2022 - 06.2024
- Responsible for managing 27 employees at a 150 multi-location bed hospitals in Winchester & Sewanee, Tennessee
- Devise strategies to effectively meet KPI metrics (HCAHPS/ Throughput/ HAI reduction/ Employee retention)
- Manages staff performance through regular review, real time feedback and performance planning
- Monitoring cleaning on all patient rooms, discharges, and ancillary areas listed on the job descriptions
- Developing and leading strategies to build credible working relationships with internal and external customers
- Oversight of weekly and monthly budgeting to ensure compliance is met
- Fill vacant positions as needed to ensure all areas are covered and maintained
- Complaint with corporate policies, as well as state regulations regarding Joint Commission
Assistant Director of EVS
UC Health
Denver
05.2020 - 02.2022
- Performing managerial duties including operational improvements, budgeting, and data analytics
- Managing a team of 25-40 employees on the PM shift for a 750-bed facility in Aurora, Colorado
- Maintaining a positive customer relationship by responding quickly and providing follow-up to all inquiries
- Organizing daily floor care, ceramic tile, and two-week project lists for twelve departments throughout the hospital
- Establishing and implementing hands-on, proactive management style to improve workflow and assist in securing hospital metrics
- Investigating guest/customer complaints and taking corrective action to ensure a high standard is met
- Managing ATP data for this account, as well as 5 others in the surrounding area
- Providing reports, data, and other viable information in a timely manner
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Green Bay, WI05-2012
Skills
- Client and Patient Satisfaction
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Workforce Enhancement
- Client Relations Expertise
- Policy Execution
- Optimizing Key Metrics
- Resource Management
- Budget Planning
- Workflow Improvement Strategies
- Contractual Compliance
- Hazardous Waste Compliance
- Chemical Safety Management
- Clear Interpersonal Communication
- Critical Thinking Ability
Professional Accomplishments
- Consistently exceeding the national average for: ATP, TAT, and HCAHPS scores.
- Implemented cost savings initiatives resulting in a yearly savings of $150,000 at USA University
- Increased HCAHPS from 64-75% at Southern Tennessee.
- Routinely exceeds all KPI measurements.
- Improved the consistency, cleanliness, and overall perception for one of the largest operating rooms in the United States.
- ED TAT- 92% (24 percent increase from previous scores)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
DIRECTOR OF EVS
USA HEALTH UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
06.2024 - Current
DIRECTOR OF EVS
SOUTHERN TENNESSEE REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEMS
02.2022 - 06.2024
Assistant Director of EVS
UC Health
05.2020 - 02.2022
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
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