Monthly Archives: October 2025

Global HAI Data 2025: Trends, Risks, and the Role of Training

By |2025-12-08T12:45:58-06:00October 23, 2025|

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) remain one of the greatest ongoing challenges in healthcare, drastically impacting patient safety, recovery, and hospital resources worldwide. Despite advances in medicine, the latest World Health Organization (WHO) report underscores a persistent truth: nearly 1 in 10 patients will acquire an HAI during their care. These infections not only prolong hospital stays but also drive up costs, increase morbidity, and—most alarmingly—contribute to preventable ...

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Global HAI Data 2025: Trends, Risks, and the Role of Training

By |2025-10-28T11:26:50-05:00October 23, 2025|

Introduction  Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) remain one of the greatest ongoing challenges in healthcare, drastically impacting patient safety, recovery, and hospital resources worldwide. Despite advances in medicine, the latest World Health Organization (WHO) report underscores a persistent truth: nearly 1 in 10 patients will acquire an HAI during their care. These infections not only prolong hospital stays but ...

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From Floor Tech to ISSA Rising Star in Honor of Jimmy Core

By |2025-10-23T17:42:05-05:00October 22, 2025|

This year’s ISSA Rising Star Award in honor of Jimmy Core celebrates the next generation of leadership in the cleaning and facility solutions industry—and one professional who exemplifies the spirit of service, growth, and integrity: Donnell Hines, Regional Operations Manager at Integrity National Corporation. Hines’ journey to the top of the industry’s emerging leaders list began years ...

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ISSA Leg. & Reg. Update – 2026 Clean Advocacy Summit Registration Now Open

By |2025-10-22T14:07:39-05:00October 22, 2025|

Welcome to the latest ISSA Legislative & Regulatory Update, a biweekly roundup of the public-policy issues currently impacting the full cleaning supply chain. This update touches on early-bird registration opening for the 2026 Clean Advocacy Summit, ISSA updating its VOC compliance materials, EPA releasing pesticide-registration reports, and more. Want to stay informed about critical government ...

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How Can You Improve Indoor Air Quality: Practical Cleaning Tips

By |2025-10-21T12:57:58-05:00October 21, 2025|

How can you improve indoor air quality  Indoor air quality (IAQ) has a direct impact on building comfort, occupant health, and facility performance. If you’re asking “how can you improve indoor air quality”, you’re asking the right question. By aligning cleaning practices, facility standards, and strategic maintenance, you can make meaningful improvements.  In the cleaning ...

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Chicopee® & Sontara® Announce Unified Strategy Under Magnera to Reinforce Market Leadership

By |2025-10-20T10:30:34-05:00October 20, 2025|

Chicopee® and Sontara®, two of the most trusted and established names in the professional wipes industry, have announced a unified brand strategy following their integration under parent company Magnera®. This initiative marks a significant step in aligning both brands under a unified vision, reinforcing their market leadership and enhancing their ability to serve global customers ...

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Green Business Certification Inc. Celebrates the 2025 Class of LEED Fellows

By |2025-10-20T10:28:55-05:00October 20, 2025|

Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), the premier organization independently recognizing excellence in green business industry performance and practice globally, has announced the 2025 class of LEED Fellows. Twenty-three professionals from around the world are being recognized for their mastery of LEED, the world’s most widely used green building rating system, and exceptional work in advancing ...

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ISSA Appoints Kim Althoff Executive Director as John Barrett Transitions to Emeritus Role

By |2025-10-20T09:43:04-05:00October 20, 2025|

ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, is pleased to announce the ISSA Board of Directors’ appointment of Kim Althoff as the next ISSA Executive Director, effective October 29. Althoff will succeed John Barrett, who has served in the role since 2015 and will transition to Chairman Emeritus, continuing to advise the association for the next ...

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Global HAI Data 2025: Trends, Risks, and the Role of Training

By |2025-10-16T14:56:12-05:00October 16, 2025|

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) pose one of the greatest challenges to patient safety worldwide. According to the latest World Health Organization (WHO) report on infection prevention and control, nearly 1 in 10 patients globally acquires at least one HAI during healthcare. This burden is even higher in resource-limited settings. To empower healthcare professionals in the fight against ...

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New Global Hand Hygiene Guidelines Issued by World Health Organization and UNICEF Aim to Curb the Spread of Illnesses

By |2025-10-15T11:50:48-05:00October 15, 2025|

On Global Handwashing Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF launched the first global guidelines for hand hygiene in community settings — a major step forward to promoting better public health. For the first time, unified, science-based guidance is available to institutions to help individuals reduce the spread of infections through one of the ...

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