It is more critical now more than ever, with the Covid 19 pandemic, that we take preventative measures when cleaning. Cleaning should be top priority, and with that a thorough plan should be set in place. With a strong plan set in place, both the workplace and the employees  are safe.

First, we need to understand that bloodborne pathogens are found in a humans blood, vomit, and sometimes saliva that could be harmful if direct contact is made causing serious diseases. These diseases include HIV, HBV, and Hepatitis. We can expose ourselves to these pathogens thru our nose and mouth, but also thru cuts and scrapes on our skin. To prevent ourselves from becoming ill, it is imperative to follow Oshas Universal Precaution, which recommends that blood and certain body fluids from ALL patients be considered potentially infectious and that infection control precautions be taken to minimize the risk of exposure. 

Some precautions required by my cleaning employees are that they wear proper PPE including a facemask and gloves. Anything containing human fluids are to be places in a red hazardous bad and any needles or sharp items be places in a needle container. Proper disinfecting of the area followed by proper disinfecting and/or disposal of the cleaning tools,  PPE and washing our hands. Strictly following these  few guidelines can minimize the risk of exposure and keepong everyone healthy. 

It has never been more obvious than now, with the current pandemic situation, that we cannot take for granted cleaning procedures or protocols. We must be vigilant in developing a thorough offensive plan. This plan must include a clear understanding of what a pathogen is and what is required to develop a defensive and strategic plan. This plan should outline clearly, proper practices, handling of areas and transportation of contaminated items.

The first step is understanding that pathogens are presented in human blood and that they can cause serious and deadly diseases in humans. Exposure to these pathogens happen when they come into contact with mucus membranes such as the nose, mouth, or open cuts or breaks in skin.  This exposure can occur from blood, vomit, and saliva. Diseases such as HBV, Hepititus, HIV can be contracted from such exposure. This is why, a Universal Precaution Approach must be seriously adhered to.

OSHA requires that the Universal Approach should be clearly outlined and posted at each work site. It is imperative that it be followed. Should contamination occur Specific documentation must be submitted. This also requires records to be kept for 3 years. If an cleaning employee is exposed, they must know that the first thing they should do is immediately report it to their supervisor and notify their physician.  The employee should be made aware of potential symptoms such as fatigue, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and light color stools.  Remember the Best Defense is a Thorough Offense.

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IJCSA professionals rid your carpets and rugs of Allergens, dust mites and bacteria that may be present deep down in the fibers of your carpets. These can effect any person in your home with lung complications or other associated health problems. Simply put, our cleaning professionals can help your overall health and wellness. 

Before starting my Green Clean journey, I had no clue how harmful some of the cleaners I used were. I knew there were natural products as I use them more often than others. But I had not gotten in depth on Green Cleaning.

I have learned so much about natural vs chemical. For instance, Furniture polish and degreasers contain Kerosene. It can damage lung tissues and dissolve the fatty tissue that surrounds nerve cells. I had never even heard of that!

Natural products like vinegar or lemon juice can be used to make furniture polish. Vinegar is a multi tool for cleaning! It can be used just about everywhere. Vinegar also can just be used paired with water. It makes an amazing glass cleaner!

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The importance of cleaning employees & staff knowing about Bloodborne Pathogens is crucial.  The Bloodborne Pathogen Training is not only for the health and safety of your company and its employees, but for the customers you service as well.  It is necessary that any janitorial staff that handles sharp bins, biohazard waste, or potentially contaminated objects know how to protect themselves against - what to do in case of exposure.  It is for this reason alone that any employee is at risk to exposure to blood and other infectious substances be required to be Bloodborne Pathogen Certified. 

With this Certification employers are able to well equip their employees' with proper PPE, and keep them up to date on all of the industry standards.  Employees are able to use precautions when entering into situations in which they may be exposed.  This Bloodborne Pathogen Certification training ensures all cleaning employees are Qualified to work in this specialized environment.

Lastly, the proper documentation of an Exposure Control Plan as well as having a Post-Exposure Policy in Place allows both the company and its employees to stay on the same tract and up to date on how the company handles Bloodborne Pathogens as an entity itself.

Knowledge of Bloodborne Pathogens and the standards in place are important safeguards in the prevention and spread of pathogens. Their associated diseases which may result in illness and potentially death can be prevented through awareness. and consistency.

Bloodborne Pathogens are pathogenic microscopic organisms found in human blood. They cause diseases some of which include Hepatitis B(HBV) or  HIV. Common points of exposure occurs via the mucus membrane in either the nose or mouth, or cuts or other breaks in the skin. Blood, saliva, or vomit can potentially contain Bloodborne Pathogens.

The best way to prevent exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens is by following the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard developed by OSHA. Guidelines are provided in the form of Universal Precautions which makes the recommendation that all bodily fluids be treated as potentially infectious, and that guidelines are followed at all times to minimize exposures.

By continuous education on best practices, and constant diligence in their execution, exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens can be greatly minimized and create a happy workspace for all those involved. 

Whether it be cleaning residential homes or turning around air-bnb's, customer service is of upmost importance. IJCSA cleaners strive to understand your needs perfectly and work to develop creative solutions. You can expect an IJCSA cleaning professional who personally cares for your satisfaction.

When working with a certified IJCSA Residential Cleaning Professional, you know excellent customer service is a top priority. Click here to find certified fantastic cleaning professionals: IJCSA Business Directory

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This is the situation, before we can discuss medical cleaning practices we have to think about why is there one in the first place. The reason is because it all starts from our home and businesses. If we implement a plan to treat our home and business just as it were the same as healthcare, we could tremendously lessen the spread of germs, bacteria and viruses. 

Some residents and business owners rather try to do things themselves then to hire a cleaning expert https://www.ijcsa.org/Janitorial-Service-Directory-Find-A-Janitorial-Service-JanitorialServices that is trained and knowledgeable on how to clean homes and businesses properly and correctly. They risk doing it themselves (lack of knowledge). So, because of that we now bring it from our home to our job or business, spreading germs, bacteria and viruses in the workplace.

This is the reason we have medical cleaning practices. Medical cleaning practices should be no different from home or businesses, we all should have implemented a cleaning care plan in place starting from our home to keep our loved ones and others safe. We are all in this together and we need each other to help keep all of us safe. So, to all residents and business owner contact https://www.ijcsa.org/Janitorial-Service-Directory-Find-A-Janitorial-Service-JanitorialServices an expert in cleaning to help remove stress from you by providing regular maintenance cleaning.

Remember a clean environment is a healthy environment!

Customer Service is the deliberate act of taking care of customers' needs by proactively delivering professional and high-quality services, thus improving the overall customer experience.  It is important to strive for excellent customer service as it promotes good rapport with clients and fosters additional opportunities for long term business relationships.  As it relates to the cleaning industry our clients rely on our knowledge and ability to ensure safety and proper hygienic standards in their working environments.  

Especially in this current pandemic of COVID -19 the demand for our skills are sought after more than ever as the world has now recognized the true value of our industry.  It is time for us to demonstrate more profoundly how significant a role we play in the sustenance of daily life activities. 

In partnership with the IJCSA, which is internationally recognized as a resource for knowledge, skills certification and seeking out the highly trained janitors to deliver consistent customer service; IJCSA aims to ensure that our cleaning services are consistent, environmentally friendly as we strive to maintain a healthy environment for our end users.