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Patricia LaCroix

Patricia LaCroix

Associate Editor, CMM

Patricia LaCroix is the associate editor for CMM. She has a degree in communications with a concentration in journalism. Over the course of her four decades in publishing, Patricia has worn many hats, serving as writer, editor, and graphic designer for both print and online media. She can be reached at [email protected].


Articles by Patricia LaCroix

Killing Germs With UV-C Light
February 20, 2024 Patricia LaCroix & Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner & Doug Hoffman

Killing Germs With UV-C Light

Infection Control

Germicidal ultraviolet light (UV-C) technology can be effective in many indoor spaces and is especially useful as an additional layer of protection to reduce infectious germs.

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college students, college germs
November 30, 2023 Patricia LaCroix & Kathleen Misovic

Failing Cleanliness Grades on College Campuses

Health and Safety

Although almost half of college students reported being hyperconscious of germs, the cleanliness of their college campus may not meet their expectations.

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Flooding, Fungi, and Flooring
May 16, 2023 Patricia LaCroix

Flooding, Fungi, and Flooring

Facility Management

Discover not only how to choose the correct flooring for a flood-prone facility, but how to choose one that fits the look, feel, and overall needs of your particular building.

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Recycling bin
March 27, 2023 Patricia LaCroix

Add Structure to Your Facility’s Recycling Strategy

Facility Management

For recycling to be truly successful at your facility, it can never be an afterthought. Check out these tips from the EPA to create a recycling program that's deliberate and robust.

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Increase Your Knowledge, Improve Your Cleaning
February 13, 2023 Patricia LaCroix

Increase Your Knowledge, Improve Your Cleaning

Products

Knowing the difference between cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing will help you and your cleaning crew get the most out of your cleaning products.

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Burst pipe
January 5, 2023 Patricia LaCroix

Preventing Burst Pipes in Your Facility

Facility Management

When a water pipe bursts in your facility, you have double trouble on your hands: the damage to the pipe itself and the damage caused by the water flowing from the broken pipe. Thankfully, burst pipes are preventable. Check out these simple, affordable steps that can help keep pipes from bursting in your facility.

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Man on smartphone
November 28, 2022 Patricia LaCroix

Polish Your Online Presence

Business and Management

Websites are no longer an option for businesses; they’re a necessity. But simply creating a website does not guarantee that your business will get noticed. Take a broader view and consider the facets that make up your overall online presence.

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Priya Pandya-Orozco and Gina Nissinoff at O'Connor Hospital
September 28, 2022 Patricia LaCroix

Working Hand in Hand to Combat COVID-19

Health and Safety

At O’Connor Hospital in Santa Clara County, California, two departments—Environmental Services (EVS) and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)—worked together and successfully bridged the gap between EVS staff knowledge and the information they needed to act appropriately against COVID-19.

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hand hygiene, washing hands, handwashing
August 31, 2022 Patricia LaCroix

How Facility Managers Can Encourage Better Hand Hygiene

Infection Control

Facility managers can use the promotion of good hand hygiene to help reduce the occurrence of illnesses in the buildings they serve.

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