CM/Spotlight: Outbreak Control “cleaning as usual” in this age of increased cognizance because they have employed sound infection and outbreak control proto-cols for many years. There is, however, no such thing as being “too well-prepared.” “I would congratulate any company, organization or facility with a system robust enough to account for any outbreak because systems sway and change over time and are not strictly adhered to in every instance,” states Bell. “Assume the worst case scenario,” Bell continues. “We release 10,000 virions with one sneeze. All the germs and bacteria are present because we donʼt constantly clean every touch point.” neutralizing those of the viral designation. This is accomplished with a two-step process: Adequately clean the surface and then disinfect it — allowing sufficient dwell or contact time. Because disinfectants are classified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as pesticides — and therefore fall under the regulatory blanket of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) — caution must be exerted with their use, especially in schools and health care facilities with susceptible or at-risk populations. Another important factor in the effective-ness of a plan put is the dilution of chemi-cals. An improperly diluted disinfectant will have an adverse effect than what is expected. Instead of killing or neutralizing the threat, a weak solution will actually foster resistance in the bacteria or virus, making it more virulent and increasingly more difficult to eliminate. Similar situations arise with the overuse of prescription medication and the subse-quent antibiotic-resistant superbugs that ensue. It is now clear that simply offering addi-tional gel-or foam-based hand sanitizers throughout facilities — although important — is not adequate to curb the threat of a pandemic outbreak in the facility or facilities you maintain. Establishing and implementing a com-prehensive plan that includes both cleaning performance and occupant awareness is a necessary and logical course of action. Failure to do so is unnecessarily foolish and downright dangerous to you, your employees, your building occupants and the rest of society. Provision profound professionalism by procuring a pandemic preparedness plan — it is in the best interest of us all. CM Preferred Equipment And Techniques Bacteria are adaptable while viruses are not. Therefore, your plan should address this issue by eliminating bacterial threats and CM/Spotlight: Outbreak Control Products & Services Activeion Cleaning Solutions LLC ionator EXP The new ionator EXP from Activeion is a versatile, effective cleaning tool that converts tap water into ionized water — a powerful cleaning and sanitizing agent. When used as directed, the ionator EXP kills most harmful bacteria — including H1N1 influenza A (swine flu) — with a fast, six-second spray. One of the only cleaning products in the world without a chemical-related health-warning label, the ionator EXP leaves zero chemical residues behind. Circle Product Information no. 123 on page 32 Advanced Vapor Technologies LLC Thermo Accelerated Nano Crystal Sanitation (TANCS) Thermo Accelerated Nano Crystal Sanitation (TANCS ® ), a chemical-free, saturated steam vapor disinfection system, was shown to destroy within five seconds a diverse assortment of pathogenic organisms, including vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE), methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Clostridium difficile ( C. diff ) in a recent study. The study demonstrated the capability of the TANCS steam vapor disinfection system to serve as an alternative to chem-ical disinfectants. Circle Product Information no. 124 on page 32 Kaivac Inc. No-Touch Cleaning System Public restrooms are always high-risk, but theyʼre particularly hazardous during an outbreak. The No-Touch Cleaning ® system from Kaivac combines automatic chemical metering and injection, an indoor pressure washer and a powerful wet vacuum into an integrated system. The No-Touch Cleaning system is proven to be 30-60 times more effective in removing germs and other contaminants than mops. Help keep your facility healthy and prevent and contain disease outbreaks, including serious threats like H1N1 influenza A (swine flu). Circle Product Information no. 125 on page 32 Spray Nine Corporation Multi-Purpose Cleaner & Disinfectant Spray Nine ® Multi-Purpose Cleaner & Disinfectant is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered product (6659-3) that is approved to kill viruses, including H1N1 Influenza A (swine flu), in 30 seconds. Spray Nine also kills bac-teria, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), in only 45 seconds. This ready-to-use, tough task cleaner removes stubborn dirt and grime and controls the re-growth of mold and mildew. Consolidate your chemical usage with Spray Nine. Circle Product Information no. 126 on page 32 22 CM/Cleaning & Maintenance Management ® • February 2010
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