Standard precautions (SP) are safety practices you observe with every single person who uses your facility because not all the sick people are in hospitals or stay home with the “sniffles”.
For your personal protection, treat every situation as though it was potentially infectious to you or your family.
Remember: Because disinfectants are classified as pesticides by the US EPA, these products should always be used in strict accordance with product labels, as the issues at hand are life altering.
“Germs” is not a scientific term, but they are better understood as bacteria, viruses, or fungi because these are living organisms.
“Germs” is therefore a broad term we all use to refer to these microscopic organisms that can infect humans and animals.
The more proper term for these bad germs would be “pathogenic organisms.”
A virus is an infectious agent, smaller than bacteria, which requires the cells of a living organism to grow or reproduce. Viruses, need a living host to reproduce but can survive for limited periods outside a host.
People can carry MRSA and not have any symptoms. These “carriers” can also transmit the bacteria to other people. School is in session this week and we all need to be vigilant in our efforts.
MRSA can be easily spread through skin-to-skin contact and by touching contaminated items. Therefore, it is crucial to take measures to help reduce the spread of MRSA using these practical steps.
• Scrub up – Wash your hands frequently with soap and warm water for at least 15 seconds – the time it takes to sing Happy Birthday twice – or use an alcohol-based hand rub sanitizer.
• Wipe it down – Use a hospital-grade disinfectant with a MRSA kill-claim to disinfect hard surfaces. Make sure to use clean cloths to avoid spreading MRSA from one surface to another.
• Cover your cuts – Keep any nicks or wounds covered with a clean, dry bandage until healed.
• Keep to yourself – Do not share personal items, like towels or razors, that encounter bare skin.
The Academy of Cleaning Excellence held another professional development class yesterday.
“How to clean, polish and refinish resilient floor surfaces.
Students reviewed with the instructor the reason we take care of
floors, and it is not for Appearance. You’ll have to come to class to learn the real reason. Everyone got a chance to operate tools and equipment and watch a demonstration of proper finish application.
Custodians have many opportunities to be nurturing to all types of people. From children to adults, everyone needs something in a school setting. To be a custodian who is nurturing you simply perform random acts of kindness when you see the opportunity to do so. Many times, people who are considered a nurturing person are referred to as a person with a big heart.
This is a great character trait for custodians that will not only get people to respect you, but also move you towards being that professional member of the staff that we should all strive for. Often, situations that call for being nurturing won’t be found on the job description. They are just opportunities to be helpful in the event you are asked or observe a situation that might require a little TLC. #AcademyofClng
Custodians with strong moral principles will likely be of the mindset of doing the right thing even when nobody’s looking. People in a team respond better to a person of integrity because you can count on them. Even in failure they find a way to do and say the right things.
They don’t blame others and more importantly, don’t talk badly about others. There is no greater compliment than to identify you as a person of integrity. It’s as simple as being honest and trustworthy no matter who is or isn’t watching. Make the choice to be a person of integrity. It will help you personally and professionally. #AcademyofClng
There are many things that custodians should analyze. How to react in all types of situations is just one of them. Consider all outcomes before moving forward with what you feel is the best way to approach something. The key to analyzing any cleaning is to minimize the number of trips or steps you take to do a job.
It is a good idea to pre-analyze as many scenarios as you can prior to them happening to make you well prepared in the event they actually happen. By analyzing things in advance you will set yourself up for good choices, while working more efficiently. #AcademyofClng
A determined custodian will usually have either a really clean area or school. They are always looking to grow, learn and do what’s right for kids. In general, a person who is determined doesn’t make excuses and figures out a way to be successful. Custodians who are determined have the ability to make their careers grow and have an impactful effect on the schools and communities they work in.
Don’t be denied, make a determined commitment to do more than just clean classrooms and restrooms each day. Be that custodian that leaves a mark. The kind of person that after you leave will be talked about for years to come! What you think about, you bring about! #AcademyofClng
I have worked with and for so many custodians that are pessimistic. It’s been my experience that a lot of them tend to sometimes show a lack of hope and can seem to expect bad things to happen. It goes right to the negative with them! After all, the core of a great attitude begins with optimism! Custodians with an optimistic approach will say “I can,” “I will” and “No problem.”
Optimistic people look at extra work or a challenge as something to conquer, not make excuses. The nature of our jobs will cause things to come at us from different directions. It’s those who embrace things with positivity and optimism who are the difference makers and live a happier life! #AcademyofClng
"The most valuable resource an operation has is an engaged employee, let that be YOU!"
The Academy of Cleaning Excellence held another professional development class yesterday.
