To eliminate health care-acquired infections and keep patients safe, health care facilities need an interdisciplinary team made up of surgical services and infection prevention personnel, with environmental services staff leading the way.
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Electrostatic sprayers are in high demand, however many people are not using them properly. Learn best practices for efficient disinfection using an electrostatic spray system.
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Two specialists answered questions CMM readers may have about adopting integrated infection control approaches in their facilities to reduce the number of HAIs.
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There are many ways that cross contamination can occur while performing custodial tasks. Contaminated mop heads and towels are common culprits.
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Cross-contamination is an aspect where we can diminish the risk of an infection spreading to multiple people. It's critical to ensure that sanitization is the top priority when managing workplaces, facilities and more.
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With health care facilities having the highest risk of spreading a virus, UV systems offer a way to combat the infectious pathogens easily.
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There are low-cost and no-cost solutions to making your personal lives and spaces safer and to reducing threats of infections around you.
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Disposable mop pads and chemical accuracy systems are two innovations helping facility managers reduce cross contamination.
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Four questions and answers about electrostatic spray technology and how to use it
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From products to use on kitchen surfaces to make them shine to daily maintenance tips that help commercial equipment stay clean for longer, these tips will keep the kitchen clean from breakfast to dinner.
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Having the proper level of cleanroom control is essential for the quality of products as well as the safety of customers and employees. Here are some key facts about their standards and classifications.
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Technological advances are providing quicker methods to locate pathogens, enabling the professional cleaning industry to better meet its goal of protecting human health.
The IEHA Perioperative Tech Training and Certification program is designed exclusively for the special needs and circumstances of operating rooms in acute care hospitals. This new training program helps EVS professionals prevent the spread of HAIs.
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Implementing an aggressive cleaning and disinfection plan can help protect yourself and others in your building against norovirus.
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Over the next year, ISSA-GBAC will be rolling out new training and certifications, company accreditations, licensing programs, and special projects.
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In order for a cleaning company to earn the business of a school or an entire school district, it must demonstrate that it can create a healthy atmosphere for students and staff. Use these five lesson plans when pitching your company to a school.
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