It is very important to maintain a clean environment in the cleaning healthcare field. It is of significant importance to not only protect yourself but also protect the other employees and patients. If you are careless in a healthcare setting it can have a very negative impact. 

Bloodborne Pathogens are infections in the blood that can be spread to others if exposed. The pathogens include the three types of Hepatitis and HIV. 

These pathogens can be found in the healthcare setting. Although, the healthcare staff should be the initial crew to begin the proper disposal of infected items there can still be traces of blood or other bodily fluids on surfaces. The cleaning crew must be sure to have the proper PPE to help protect themselves from these infected items.

You must always be sure to wipe all surfaces properly to avoid infection to yourself or to the other patients that have just had surgery and have fresh incisions. 

Airbnb and residential cleaners can now anticipate at a higher risk, contact with infectious materials and surfaces as part of their day to day job duties. While there was a time where one would anticipate that only first responders might only be exposed to bloodborne pathogens, in the post pandemic world we should all understand the risk.  

It is very important for all employees to know this information so they can make sure they are wearing the right PPE practicing uniform and safe protocols and standards and understanding the role they play in reducing the spread of bloodborne pathogens and virus’. The importance of understanding bloodborne pathogens is to enforce precautionary measures to prevent exposure. Responsible hand washing, disinfecting cleaning materials and handling the linens from Airbnb or hotels will be the key to keeping our team safe and stopping the spread. 

In this environment we will focus on cleaning frequently touched surfaces as well as disposing of the personal protective equipment that goes along with being a residential house cleaner. It is very important that the disposable gloves  and masks which are a cleaners best defense are dedicated to cleaning and properly disposed of. As an employer it Is my top priority to educate my team, protect my team and have a plan in place for exposure. 

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IJCSA members are certified in many different areas of the janitorial/cleaning industry including carpet cleaning, all members are REAL business owners or employees who take great pride in being certified.  They offer the knowledge and experience to properly clean and disinfect your home or office carpets or rugs.  With expert care you can rest at ease knowing the job is done professionally and accurately. Many IJCSA members are insured for the added security of knowing if something goes wrong it's covered.

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Educating all cleaning staff in the safe handling of any items while cleaning that contain, bodily fluid is imperative. Every company is responsible for the health and well-being of its employees. For example, providing protective material such as gloves and safety googles and encouraging there use is a good first step. The spread of infectious diseases can cause injury, disease and even death in some cases. Therefore, provide these materials and train on the proper use of them.

Wearing protective material can prevent the staff member from coming into contact with infectious diseases like HIV, HBV, and hepatitis. A staff member can come in contact with these bloodborne diseases such as handling and cleaning up bodily fluid, bed sheets that have blood, and handling needles that have been used. Blood borne pathogens travel with in the human blood and can be contracted to another individual if it comes in contact with open wounds or enter the staff member comes in contact by a break in the skin. OSHA has established the standard that any contact with a person bodily fluids like blood, saliva, feces, etc. should be taking very seriously.

The best way to keep employees is safe is to encourage them to follow strict practices when contacting soiled laundry, mopping up bodily fluids, and handling blood. Employees should be encouraged to wash their hands after handling these materials even if gloves have been worn. Lastly, providing a handbook on OSHA standards to each employee and training monthly, is important to maintain the health of your staff.

In cleaning it is extremely important that all staff understand the importance of bloodborne pathogens. Blood, vomit, saliva, and needlesticks can expose employees to bloodborne pathogens. Employees should assume that all fluids are exposing them.

It is important that the appropriate disinfectant is used to clean up fluids, and that everything used in decontamination needs to be properly disposed and cleaned.

HBV and HIV are very dangerous and preventing exposure is critical for cleaning staff that are exposed. 

There may be no limit to what we are exposed to in the janitorial world, but we can limit what we come in contact with in an unhealthy way. In the case of blood borne pathogens which cause illness, disease or even death, we can take every precaution possible. We are to treat each substance, each situation as if it can harm us, and so, approaching the clean-up with caution and wisdom is a must.

We are to use protective gear including gloves, masks and gowns. We are to seek a safe way of disposal, labeling the debris, sealing it, and making sure no one else has exposure to the clean-up.   

We are to clean up our own area including self. Disinfecting all equipment used, washing hands immediately after removing gloves, removing gown and disposing properly can all help in reducing or eliminating the spread of bloodborne pathogens.

Together we can make this job and world a safer place. With people trusting that we are doing our jobs in a safe manner, it is so important that we approach each day with focused attention on staying safe .... and clean.

When running a Janitorial service, customer service is an integral part. Reason being that it establishes great communication between your clients and your business. Without customer service, communication can break down and lead to bad relationships with clients. Therefore, creating a bad reputation for your business. 

A few things to remember when promoting great customer service include being heard, understood, and cared for. Even if there is nothing that the company can do for the client, it's important for the client to know that effort was applied in trying to find a solution for them. One should always beware what the customer wants, and genuinely listen to the needs of the client. Lastly, don't forget to follow up. 

IJCSA members always provide great customer service by putting clients first and prioritize winning customer service. 

Please inquire about our cleaning service at www.cleanedd.com based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

We already have been doing all our cleaning green but this does open a new door of credibility in our marketing and how the clients will perceive our company.  Wear we have been doing commercial flooring for years we have also recently began offering a full green commercial janitorial service.  It has been limited because of the lack of staff available now. But as we begin to boost our staff, this will open a new pathway giving us a credibility I see very few of the companies in the area offering. 

I am a big believer in education of the clients and sometimes my passion in this even costs me clients.  Those clients just were not a good fit for our company.  As we begin to promote our commercial part of the business, I want to find new ways to give education again not only to our staff but offering it to the companies as well.  There are a lot of small things we can offer which would make a company green.  A greener version of recycling and bathroom or kitchen products being used which we can supply for the client.  These are minor items which done on a large scale make a huge difference. 

Another part of building a stronger green program is to improve our HCS training.  Getting our staff more familiar with SDS sheets and doing better with our training and using safety procedures around all the chemicals we have.  Also, because so many of our staff rarely get to the office we need to have SDS packages with each truck or equipment pack that is in the field.

  Are you tired of poor customer service? At Pure Green Janitorial we understand that pain. We along with the other IJCSA members know how to provide the best customer service.

  What you can expect from Pure Green Janitorial and IJCSA members.

  1. You'll always be heard.

  2. You'll always be understood.

  3. You'll always be cared for.

  4. You'll always receive solutions to your problems.

  5. You'll always receive a prompt response in your preferred choice of contact.

  6.  You'll always receive a smile.

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