Tag: infection prevention
The Critical Role Of School IAQ During Cold And Flu Season
A K-12 school's indoor air quality (IAQ) plays a critical role during cold and flu season, as it is not only essential in well-being but also for learning.
Infection Rates Improve Following COVID-19 Pandemic Spike
More than 85% of hospitals improved performance on at least one of three dangerous infections, according to new Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group.
Preventing A Legionella Outbreak
Found in 50% of all large buildings, Legionella, which causes Legionnaires’ disease, is still the largest threat in America’s water systems.
An Air Cleaning Alternative For The 21st Century
North Carolina State University researchers have developed an air filtration technology that catches and kills pathogens with up to 99.9% efficiency.
Summer Cleaning: Ensuring A Healthy Facility For 2023 & Beyond
Summer is a great time to conduct an internal audit of your facility's health and safety protocols, formalize best practices, and begin preparation for the rest of the year.
Is Your Healthcare Facility’s Environmental Services Tech A Superstar?
To celebrate outstanding EVS staff in acute or long-term care facilities, Cintas is accepting nominations for the 2022 C.A.P.E. Awards.
WellAir’s Defend 400 Reduces Airborne Bacteria
When used in an urgent care outpatient facility, WellAir’s Defend 400 significantly reduced airborne bacteria, according to new study.
Seal Shield Introduces Waterproof, Fully Sealed Silicone Keyboards
Study finds 96 percent of keyboards are contaminated with bacteria: Seal Shield's Seal Silk Glow and Seal Silk Mini keyboards are waterproof, submersible, washable, bleach safe.
New York MTA Achieves GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation
Metropolitan Transportation Authority of New York has a new map for cleanliness and infection prevention with accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council.
Breaking News: SCOTUS Blocks Biden’s Workplace Vaccine, Testing ETS
The Supreme Court ruled that the Biden administration does not have the authority to impose workplace vaccine or testing requirements, blocking an OSHA ETS.
Cleaning And COVID-19
As facilities maintenance teams move forward, the industry has learned several lessons.
DLX-N Inactivates Pathogens On Surfaces and In Airstreams
The DLX-N high output, dual lamp ultraviolet NEMA-4 fixture disinfects HVAC/R airstreams, cooling coils, and drain pans, inactivating infectious diseases such as the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Are Men More Concerned About Coronavirus Than Women?
The Bradley Corporation's Healthy Handwashing Survey revealed some interesting differences between men and women when it comes to concern about getting COVID-19.
Five Tips For Hygienic Restrooms
Public spaces are scrutinized more than ever for cleanliness, and commercial restrooms are a big focus.
Seven Necessities For Reopening The Office: A Checklist
The risk of spreading COVID-19 remains relevant as facilities reopen. These proactive measures will help ensure the safety of your visitors and staff.
Powerhouse To Offer Allied BioScience’s SurfaceWise2
Powerhouse is adding SurfaceWise®2, which removes pathogens from surfaces for months with a single application, to its suite of COVID-19 response services.
New Facilities Achieve Gold Standard Of Cleanliness
GBAC STAR’s 20-step, performance-based program offers expert-led training and assesses a facility’s preparedness for biorisk situations.
Which Face Masks Reduce Transmission Of COVID-19 Most Effectively?
Using flow visualization, FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers qualitatively tested commonly-used facemasks and social distancing.
Healthcare Facilities Design: Hygienic Flooring For Healthcare
Safety is imperative when designing healthcare facilities. Specifying the right materials for the floor is essential, yet can be overlooked for infection prevention.
Planned Companies Introduces COVID-19 Disinfecting Service Program
Materials include commercial and residential reopening and rapid response guidelines, and a disinfecting procedure booklet.
Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead
During this free webinar, you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
View This Free Video Webinar: Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning
A panel of Facility Management leaders discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
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