Tim Cromley is the Clean Hands Man, a hand-hygiene advocate who has traveled the world inspecting wash-stations, challenging compromises and promoting touch-free solutions.
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Implementing a holistic indoor air quality strategy involves careful selection of certified cleaning products and green building materials, rigorous adherence to improved cleaning protocols, and comprehensive staff training.
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In this in-depth expert discussion, Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner, Senior Director at ISSA, and Keri Lestage, with Good Salt Life, break down exactly what EHV-1 is, how it spreads, and why cleaning and disinfection are essential parts of controlling this highly contagious virus.
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Proactive facility managers, custodial teams, and building service contractors are gearing up for that time of year again: cold and flu season.
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CMM spoke with Gregory Gardner, director of environmental services (EVS) at a Georgia hospital, about handwashing challenges in healthcare facilities.
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While shelters are critical for the immediate safety and protection of displaced individuals, they also create conditions for spreading infectious diseases.
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Bodily fluids, such as saliva, urine, mucus, vomit, feces, and blood, are the most significant biohazard risk to cleaning professionals who maintain restrooms.
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The difference between a properly trained healthcare cleaning team and an unprepared contractor can be measured in patient outcomes and regulatory violations.
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Primary metrics, or indexes, that meet the requirements of many cleaning for health programs include bioload exposure indexes, indoor air quality indexes, and localized exposure indexes.
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Electrolyzed water, an eco-friendly alternative to traditional chemical-based disinfectants, is produced through an electrochemical process.
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The various types of antimicrobial treatments include built-in antimicrobials integrated into materials and textiles during manufacturing.
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Like any tool, disinfectants are most effective and safe when cleaning crews use them properly.
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Target germ hotspots and optimize cleaning frequencies by pinpointing high-touch and high-traffic areas most prone to harboring germs.
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Norovirus immunity is short-lived, and a person can have multiple norovirus infections in one winter season.
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Quick action to clean and disinfect potentially contaminated surfaces or objects can be critical to help prevent the spread of norovirus.
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Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner shares what separation from the WHO means for ISSA and its member organizations.
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