Improperly disinfected surfaces in healthcare facilities are a leading cause of healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs), which kill a person every 5 minutes in the U.S. In response, many training programs exist to teach environmental service professionals how to clean and disinfect hospitals effectively. And science has provided insight into which disinfectants kill dangerous microbes. So, how ...
Mark Louchheim has been appointed chair of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce board of directors. Louchheim currently serves as chairman and CEO of Bobrick Washroom Equipment Inc. He has served on the chamber’s board since 2017. Bobrick is a long-running, active participant of the Los Angeles, California, city’s board, having been a chamber ...
CMM’s first issue of 2022 is now available digitally through cmmonline.com. This issue offers tips for safer and more sustainable infection prevention practice, details on how air ventilation can prevent the spread of infectious disease, and leadership lessons and practical tips for improving cleaning operations. Here’s a quick look at more you’ll find in this ...
Environmental surfaces are frequently contaminated with microbes and contribute to the spread of infectious agents. Despite effective surface disinfectants, maintaining hygienic surfaces is difficult due to commonly touched surfaces that are easily recontaminated. The formation of microbial biofilms on wet and dry surfaces creates additional challenges for contamination control in hospitals, food production, and other ...
Welcome to the latest ISSA Legislative & Regulatory Update, a biweekly roundup of the latest public-policy issues impacting the full spectrum of the cleaning industry. This update touches on helping ISSA submit a cleaning week proclamation for your state, registering for the 2022 ISSA Clean Advocacy Summit, ISSA requesting meetings with U.S. Department of Labor ...
Spartan Chemical Co. Inc. recently promoted two staff members to the position of regional manager. Kimberly Keys has been named regional manager for Spartan’s Denver South region. Keys has nearly two decades of account management experience. She joined Spartan late last year as an area sales representative after a seven-year tenure with Rubbermaid Commercial Products. Spartan ...
Newell Brands, parent company of Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP), has declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.23 per share on the company’s common stock. The dividend―$0.92 annualized with a yield of 4.31%—is payable March 15 to Newell Brands shareholders of record at the close of business February 28. Rubbermaid Commercial Products Headquartered in Huntersville, North Carolina, Rubbermaid Commercial Products is ...
Stay up to date on the industry’s newest products and services from these ISSA members. Outstanding Organic Protection HOSPECO’s new Enviro Gards® Organic Maxi Pads Vend Pack provides a more natural product that contributes less disposable waste to the environment. Each pad features a pesticide-free, 100% organic cotton top sheet; a compostable box; and an ...
Maintaining good cleanliness and minimizing the growth of microbes on surfaces—from phones and touchscreens to tables and shelves—is paramount for any business or public space. Common approaches involve using traditional disinfectants that specifically target sanitization needs, which can then be complemented by surface treatments that provide extended surface protection against the growth of stain and ...
In the global world of health care, clean hands and surfaces are of the utmost importance. They help save lives. That is the reason Tork, an Essity brand, researched and developed two new interactive tools that focus on the crucial hygiene demands of health care facilities. In November, at ISSA Show North America 2021 in ...
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