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New prevention and control methods are necessary to contend with the rise in infection rates of emerging pathogens and drug-resistant pathogenic bacteria.

Facility Infection Prevention & Control Done Right
Concerns regarding demonstrable inadequacies of conventional cleaning and disinfection protocols are mounting due, in large part, to the increased rates of infection seen in drug-resistant bacteria in healthcare environments combined with the emergence of new and increasingly deadly pathogens, like SARS-CoV-2.

According to the Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Molecular Virology and Microbiology;
The World Health Organization warned in its 2007 report that infectious diseases are emerging at a rate that has not been seen before.

Death from illness attributable to contact with contaminated respiratory droplets accounts for three of the top ten leading causes of death in the U.S.--COVID-19, Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease, Influenza, and Pneumonia.

Understanding Respiratory Droplets and the Routes of Infection
Contact with contaminated respiratory droplets primarily occurs in one of two ways:

Dermal - Contact with a contaminated person--typically handshaking or other forms of skin-to-skin contact, or contact with a contaminated surface that is spread to the ears, eyes, nose, or mouth, and;
Respiratory - Inhalation of contaminated airborne particles, including those previously resting on facility surfaces.

As organizations across the state begin to ramp up for full-scale reopenings, facility sanitation procedures--much of which is presently focused on touchpoint disinfection to fight off COVID--must be refocused on cleaning for health best practices that prioritize occupant wellness and facility safety.

As COVID-19 case count numbers continue to decline across California counties, vaccinated and unvaccinated workers have reiterated that frequent high-quality office cleaning policies are at the top of their priority list for returning to the workplace.

Cleaning Still a Priority for Returning to Work
Reported COVID-19 case count numbers have experienced a sharp decline across California counties since its peak of more than 300 daily cases per 100K people two weeks ago.

Common myths regarding the purpose, applicability, and efficacy of disinfection methods and products abound--many mildly mundane, but some potentially deadly.

Common Disinfectant Misuses and Hazards
The COVID-19 pandemic brought to light the public's lack of basic understanding regarding disinfection products, hazards, methods, and efficacy.

The emergence of the Omicron COVID variant disrupted a seemingly orderly return to normal late in 2021, underscoring the criticality of ongoing vigilance of facility hygiene protocols.

Keeping Omicron Out of Your Office
Preventing the spread of the Omicron variant, as well as other pathogens and wintertime bugs, is critical for the health and welfare of your business, workforce, and customers.

Increased cleaning efficiency results in reduced costs while promoting improved health, wellness, and performance for facility occupants.

The Labor-Driven Need for Improved Cleaning Efficiency
Due to labor shortages directly and indirectly related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for improved efficiency in environmental cleaning and disinfection services has never been higher.

Two California cities--Los Angeles and San Francisco--were listed in the top twenty of the fifty worst cities in the US for bed bug infestations.

Bed Bugs and Post Pandemic Travel
Bed bugs--a pre-pandemic scourge that may well see a resurgence and expansion in many areas due, in part, to increased travel and resident state relocation.

Though mundane and repetitive, regularly vacuuming the floors, carpets, and upholstered areas in your commercial facility can significantly impact occupants' health, wellness, and productivity.

The Health Benefits of Vacuum Cleaners
Regular floor care and maintenance with commercial-grade high-efficiency vacuums are critical for facility health and sanitation.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently updated its FluView Influenza Surveillance Report showing a concerning spike in Influenza Type-A H3N2 infections and hospitalizations among all age groups, especially those 25 years and older.

A New Year, A New Flu
2021 saw a plodding start to the cold and flu season, leaving many to hope that it would match the previous year and be, blessedly, all but absent.