Environmental Services

Environmental Services' mission is to provide a clean, safe and healthy environment for the people who live at Central Wisconsin Center.  Environmental Services encompasses the following departments:

• Housekeeping – Provides a high degree of cleanliness and sanitation at CWC.   This department is also responsible for Pest Control, inventory, storing and delivering of resident beds, mattresses and furnishings.
  
• Laundry - Responsible for approximately 5 million pounds of laundry generated at the Center to include processing, contracting, inventory and distribution.
  
• Transportation – Manages the pick up and disposal of all trash, recyclables, infectious & hazardous waste.  Duties also include the moving of individuals' and staff furnishings and equipment throughout the Center and community.
  
• Sewing – Fabricates new items for use by the people who live at the center and facility. These items include drapes, privacy curtains, diapers, clothing protectors, bed pads, wedges, positioning devices, specialty clothing.  Duties also include upholstering of devices used by individuals who live at CWC, mending, manufacturing nametags and labels.
  
• Security – Responsible for the security of CWC, including coordination with Mendota Mental Health Institute (MMHI) Security force.  Areas of security include traffic, investigations regarding theft, vandalism, trespassing or any other unusual incidents on CWC grounds.
  
• Safety – Provides training, guidance, interpretation and investigations to ensure compliance with all Federal, State and County regulations.  Areas related to this department include:

1.  Chairperson of the Health & Safety Committee
2.  Health & Safety of Clients & Staff
3.  Hazardous Communication
4.  Lock out Tag out program
5.  Confine Space programs
6.  Fire Drills & Evacuations
7.  Disposal of all hazardous waste

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Last Revised: October 24, 2008