Devastating news struck the U.S., parents, and workers at a New Jersey long-term care facility where ten children died as the result of an adenovirus outbreak.
Combating Healthcare-Associated Infections in Long-Term Care Facilities
Facility cleanliness, sanitation, and occupant hand hygiene are critical factors in combating the ongoing challenge of HAI in long-term care facilities.
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a condition that typically affects young children in the U.S., most commonly via Coxsackievirus A16--a member of the Enterovirus genus.
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease: Comprehensive Guide to Cleaning and Prevention
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common viral illness, particularly among young children.
Scabies is a skin condition that results from the human itch mite burrowing under the skin to live and feed, typically resulting in varying levels of discomfort and distress on the part of the human host.
How to Clean Scabies Infestations
Tiny mites cause scabies--parasites conventionally referred to as the human itch mite, leading to a range of skin conditions, such as rashes and itching.
Greening your office or classroom has proven to be an effective method for reducing costs and increasing productivity, all while creating a safe and healthy facility for all building occupants.
Greening Your Office or Classroom
Greening your workspace or classroom isn't just good for the environment, it's good for your bottom line.
The 2017-2018 flu season was the deadliest on record, leading to the deaths of tens of thousands of people, millions of sick days, and billions of dollars in lost productivity.
How to Protect Building Occupants This Flu Season
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), on average;
The annual direct costs, such as hospital and doctor’s office visits, medications, of influenza (flu) in the United States are an estimated $4.6 billion.
Green classrooms and office buildings are not only good for your health, but also contribute to measurable improvements in cognitive function and productivity.
The Benefits of Green Buildings and Cleaning
Green cleaning is no longer the fringe method of eclectic businesses and private institutions.
Clean or dirty, when guests come to visit you at your office, the cleanliness and appearance will leave a lasting impression that can have a profound impact on the profitability of your organization.
What Kind of Message Does Your Office Convey to Visitors?
A recent article published by Business Matters outlined five critical elements to leave a lasting positive first impression on guests that visit your business.
The 2017-2018 flu season was devasting--contributing to the deaths of approximately 80,000 people, the hospitalization of hundreds of thousands more, and the loss of billions of dollars in lost productivity and healthcare expenses.
Flu Prevention and Infection Control During the Holiday Season
The 2017-2018 flu season was the worst on record in 40 years.
Outsourcing your businesses cleaning services comes with several advantages, including reduced operational costs and increased worker productivity.
The Advantages of Outsourcing Your Office Cleaning Services
Outsourcing your office or classroom cleaning services has several advantages, including:
Reduced operational cost.
As if you needed another reason for concern regarding the safety of commonly used household and commercial cleaning products--a recent study indicates there may be a link between them and childhood obesity.
The Potential Connection Between Cleaning Products and Childhood Obesity
A recent study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal has identified a potential link between infant exposure to commonly used cleaning products and childhood obesity.