Each and every day, tens of millions of people walk through the doors of schools, office buildings, malls, banks and restaurants leaving behind the unseen. Over the last several years the world has witnessed outbreaks of viruses including Norovirus, C-MRSA, Avian Bird Influenza H5N1 and most recently Swine Influenza H1N1. These viruses and microorganisms are not going away. In fact, the concern is that they will become stronger and have a much larger impact on society. So what can be done to help reduce these diseases from spreading and causing businesses to shut down?
First, organizations must understand that disinfecting the surface one time after an outbreak is not sufficient to ensure the facility is properly protected on a regular basis. This is an ongoing process and every organization must have the proper procedures in place to ensure that the facility surfaces have reduced bio-loads each and every day. These actions require the Right Staff, Right Training, Right Chemical and Right Equipment at the Right Time.
It is critical for facilities to have an ongoing surface disinfection program with highly trained individuals who understand proper disinfection techniques and who know what surfaces have the biggest impact on the facility. The use of EPA hospital grade disinfectants, such as the 3M line of cleaning products and Rubbermaid’s HYGEN microfiber system, assist in providing front line protection to the facility and the people who work or visit there.
Most important though, is the staff that provides the cleaning and disinfecting of the facility must understand how to break the chain of infection. Poorly trained cleaning crews that incorporate improper procedures can actually do more harm than good by spreading the virus. Proven techniques such as using color-coded cloths on specific surfaces helps reduce cross contamination and will further protect your facility, employees and visitors on a regular basis.
About Jani-King Healthcare
Services From Jani-King International’s global headquarters in Addison Texas, CDC news and local conditions are monitored to ensure that all Jani-King Regional Support Offices have the most up to date information on any outbreaks or natural disasters. Jani-King also works closely with the American Society of Healthcare Environmental Services to gain critical knowledge of the proper procedures and best practices for surface disinfecting.
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