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Be Inspiring! ISSA/CMI Master Certification
“I would recommend this class to any new employee, mid-level and executive level managers, as it will open your eyes and mind to see how our field impact the lives of others every day.” Pascale – Miami, FL This event is hosted by; Be sure to sign up early as the class size is…
Back to Basics Hand Hygiene
By Mary Shinn The healing hands of a healthcare professional too often bear the risk of spreading infection while administering care. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), failure to engage in proper hand hygiene is the leading cause of healthcare-associated infections and the spread of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs), including vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus…
FDA Rules On Safety And Effectiveness Of Antibacterial Soaps
The Food and Drug Administration ruled on Friday that it is banning the use of 19 active ingredients found in antibacterial soaps and washes. The most common of these are triclosan, typically used in liquid antibacterial soaps, and triclocarban, used in bar soaps. Manufacturers will have one year to remove the ingredients from their products,…
Cost To Controlling Soap Quantities
Downsizing soap dispenser shots might save stock, but it could compromise handwashing practices To save money and maximize budget dollars, cleaning departments are looking to reduce usage and extend inventory wherever possible — particularly in restrooms, where commodities such as paper and soap need constant replenishing. Altering the size of paper towel output from dispensers…
CDC Says Hand Drying Is Essential, CleanLink.com
CDC Says Hand Drying Is Essential By Stephanie S. Beecher, Associate Editor This summer, Americans were reminded about the serious nature of foodborne illness when more than 600 cases of an unidentified stomach flu began to crop up in Iowa, Texas and other states. The U.S. Centers For Disease Control and Prevention linked 240 cases…
“Wash Your Hands” Signage, Foam Soap and Moisturizers Provide Additional Hand Hygiene Solutions, By Ronnie Garrett
Healthcare facilities need to make sure dispensers are filled and checked regularly. “It seems obvious,” says Huffman, “but you’d be amazed how many times they are not kept filled.” Signage is also critical. Lewis recommends placards that remind workers to wash for 20 seconds, the right way to rub and scrub hands, and to sanitize…
