cleanthoughts Triumph OVER Tautological Transmission Contracting pathogenic microorganisms is no cause for celebration. Publisher Matt Gallinger mgallinger @ ntpmedia.com Associate Publisher Micah Ogburn mogburn @ ntpmedia.com Editorial Director Rich DiPaolo rdipaolo @ ntpmedia.com Managing Editor Aaron Baunee abaunee @ ntpmedia.com Assistant Editor Amanda Martini-Hughes [email protected] Account Executives Susan Pierce spierce @ ntpmedia.com Pat Harrington [email protected] ext. 3159 ext. 3179 (516) 404-4532 ext. 3157 ext. 3154 (256) 715-0342 ext. 3153 Art Director Marty Harris marty @ grandviewmedia.com Director of Business Operations Michael Perkins mperkins @ ntpmedia.com Ad Materials Manager Rebecca Wilson [email protected] CMI ® Administrative Manager Sharon Hillis shillis @ ntpmedia.com W What better way is there to kick off 2011 than with our Spotlight on Infection Control? This is the season when viral and bacte-rial threats run rampant in numerous com-mercial facilities. Just because there is a chill to the air and frozen precipitation blanketing the out-door greenery does not mean we can all hibernate and forget about disease-caus-ing microorganisms until the spring thaw. As stewards of health and well-being, it is the obligation of custodial and maintenance professionals to adhere to procedural best practices and ensure all surfaces are cleaned and disinfected regularly. Moreover, and as is recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is the responsibility of everyone to help curb the spread of unwanted germs by covering our mouths and noses when we cough and sneeze and by frequently washing our hands with soap and warm water. When it comes to infection control, donʼt forget the basics: Your hands are almost always con-taminated Contact points for infection are every-where Wash and/or sanitize your hands whenever they are soiled Be aware of and take preventive measures to stop cross-contamination Continue your education regarding infection control issues. You Can Ill-afford To Miss This At 3 p.m. on Thursday, February 24, 2010, we will be holding a no-cost webinar on infection control. This hour-long event, which will feature Darrel Hicks, author of Infection Control for Dummies , will be the first installment of our 2011 Critical Issues Online Seminar Series. Included in the discussion will be ideas for maintaining high levels of hygienic cleanliness amid budget cuts, the emer-gence of quality measurement tools, best practices for cleaning and disinfecting in various types of facilities and the impor-tance of communication and education in overcoming existing and emerging threats. If you have any qualms or concerns regarding your infection control efforts, submit your query to me at [email protected] and your inquisi-tion will be addressed during the question and answer session at the end of the webinar. CM ext. 3133 ext. 3138 ext. 3165 Editorial, Advertising & Publishing Offices NTP Media, division of 19 British American Blvd West • Latham, NY 12110-6405 (518) 783-1281 FAX: (518) 783-1386 S u b s c r i p t i o n Q u e s t i o n s o r I n q u i r i e s T o l l F r e e ( 8 6 6 ) 7 2 1 -4 8 0 7 O u t s i d e U . S . ( 8 4 7 ) 7 6 3 -1 8 6 7 o r e m a i l c l e a n i n g m a i n t e n a n c e @ h a l l d a t a . c o m S u b s c r i b e / R e n e w / C h a n g e o f A d d r e s s : h t t p : / / w w w . c m m o n l i n e . c o m / s u b s c r i b e Canada Post: Publications Mail Agreement #40612608 Canada Returns to be sent to: Bleuchip International, P.O. Box 25542, London, ON N6C 6B2 Corporate General Manager Barry Lovette [email protected] Vice President of Operations Brent Kizzire [email protected] Chief Marketing Officer, Publishing Services Group Hank Brown [email protected] Vice President of Business Publishing Tracy Aston-Martin [email protected] Vice President of Finance Brad Youngblood [email protected] Director of Circulation & Fulfillment Delicia Poole [email protected] Associate Director of Circulation Brandy Pate [email protected] Honorary Advisory Board: Aaron Baunee, managing editor Send comments or thoughts on this topic or any other article that appears in CM/Cleaning & Maintenance Management ® magazine, to [email protected]. Mike Adams, Greenfield, IN; Stephen Ashkin, Bloomington, IN; Jim Brewer, Arlington, TX; Laura Dellutri, Lenexa, KS; Ron Goerne, Bloomington, IL; Russell Kendzior, Southlake, TX; Don McNulty, Blue Springs, MO; Bob Merkt, West Bend, WI. CM/Cleaning & Maintenance Management Online™ Service at www.cmmonline.com 4 CM/Cleaning & Maintenance Management ® • January 2011
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