With the prevalence of the current Covid-19 pandemic, as professionals we are obligated to understand the importance of safe best practices.  Bloodborne pathogens are serious concerns and we as business owners must ensure our teams have been educated in these areas so they can perform their jobs properly.

Utilizing PPE is a must especially when a spill contains body fluids, I advise my team to wear PPE regardless because you never can predict when the worst can happen.  Also, implementing an exposure control plan is vital as its important to have a set plan in place to ensure all necessary steps are taken in the event someone is exposed, gets a needlestick, etc. 

By following OSHA mandated guidelines, having an educated workforce on the dangers of bloodborne pathogens will keep everyone safe while continuing to provide much needed services for our clientele. 

  What constitutes great customer service from a janitorial or cleaning company?

  You may have experienced poor customer service if you never see someone from your janitorial or cleaning service provider unless they want to sell you more services. Perhaps they don't really seem to listen when you talk or the same complaints keep happening.

  IJCSA Members understand providing great customer service starts from the moment we meet a prospect, by being friendly, caring and listening. Once a customer is welcomed, IJCSA Members continue with great customer service by making sure trash cans are back in place, chairs are pushed in and areas are tidied up. We check in on a regular basis just to say hi, ask how things are going and see if we can help with anything.

  IJCSA Members will always put you first. Find your amazing Customer Service at JANITORIAL SERVICES DIRECTORY.

  Bloodborne Pathogens can be dangerous even if you are a trained professional. That's why it is important for proper training and knowledge for anyone who might be exposed to these harmful microscopic pathogens. Proper training and knowledge will allow field employees to correctly handle these dangerous situations by protecting themselves and the occupants of the building including the public.

  Support staff should also know about Bloodborne Pathogens so as to properly direct field employees and help questions when or should they arise.

  Having Bloodborne Pathogen training encompass your entire Company can go a long way towards providing great customer service. It can also help keep workers comp claims low or nonexistent allowing for lower premiums.

Medical Cleaning Practices can be implemented any were , starting with the food stores an end with granny’s bedroom.In my field of work as a cleaning consultant I’ve came in contact with all walks of life from the old to the young an I’ve always notice one thing ,the last thing on our mind is germ an viruses. Went are really unaware of the dangers of the bloodbourne pathogens and also airborne pathogens around us in our everyday lives.

In today’s era the population has become greater an the traffic of people moving in and out of work places medical facilities,Residential facilities an even Commercial facilities. From the time we get out of bed to the time we get back in to bed how many times do we remember to sanitize or clean our hands, our phone or even the surfaces we come in contact with every day, not much hay or maybe not at all.

So this is how you can implement medical cleaning practices any were you go weathers it’s your home or your work space, weather it’s commercial, residential ,a school or a church.First start with the proper PPE an make sure to use any disinfectant solution that is Certified US Approved an disinfect the space or the area properly.If not you can hire a certified cleaning company that can help keep you safe from pathogens an germs in the work space.

One of the most high traffic areas when it come to people moving around on there everyday are healthcare facilities.People get sick on a regular basic, the ratio of people that get sick or enter a healthcare facility I highly an more likely to be very high.

So yes it’s very important to clean your healthcare facilities very often , because your employees could be expose to viruses on surfaces or even infectious diseases or materials.OSHA an the CDC also requires a clean an sanitary work space with the proper PPE in reference with the bloodbourne and pathogens standard.

OSHA and the CDC Manuel states that Hepatitis B can live on surface up to one week through dried up blood, and also if the equipment is contaminated or not properly cleaned.So to make sure our patience or customers an employees are safe, our healthcare facilities must be kept clean by using disinfectants certified by the US Environmental Protection agencies as to help minimize or stop the spread of any infectious diseases or viruses.

It is crucial that cleaning companies know about the importance of bloodborne pathogens and being trained properly for that type of cleaning environment.  Bloodborne pathogens can cause diseases. You want to be very careful to protect yourself against this. There are many safety precautions you can take to keep yourself safe.

Some safety measures you can take are to always wear gloves, wash your hands after removing gloves, do not compress trash with your hand, disinfect anything that came into contact with an approved cleaner, and to assume that all fluid is contagious and to avoid contact with it.

Cleaning a medical facility is where this is most needed. There is a much higher likelihood of coming into contact with bloodborne pathogens there, as opposed to other cleaning environments, such as a bank. If your staff are trained properly they will be able to clean any environment without worry of contamination.

  Ready to see the difference an IJCSA Green Cleaning Certified Company can make in your space?  If you are reading this then you probably are.  Wouldn't it be nice to find a cleaning company that can walk the walk and not just talk the talk? You can click on the link to find your IJCSA Green Cleaning Certified Company near you.   https://www.ijcsa.org/Green-Cleaning-Services If not please continue reading to see why you should.

  IJCSA Green Cleaning Certified Companies are committed to providing excellence, safety and consistency on a professional level of service.

  These IJCSA Green Certified Companies have the knowledge to choose the right eco friendly products, equipment and tools for your specific needs while using the best environmentally friendly cleaning practices for your environment.

  Put your mind at ease with an IJCSA Green Cleaning Certified Company. Our members understand you might be overwhelmed by the information out there. They can help you make sense of it all and answer all of your questions. You will be confident you made the right choice.

Find Your Company Here -> https://www.ijcsa.org/Green-Cleaning-Services

Janitors and janitorial staff are vital to any business. They ensure the environment, both inside and outside the facility, are upkept, sanitized, and cleaned efficiently. Without them, businesses and facilities would not be able to function properly as the safety of its employees and customers health would be at risk. As well as the buildings would not be able to facilitate properly. 

Janitors and janitorial staff are the first line of defense when it comes to ensuring the spreading of germs and other illnesses are at a minimal. As well as ensuring everything is functioning as it should. They clean, sanitize, maintenance, and inspect the premises. Janitors and janitorial staff are properly trained in what products to use and the proper ways to fix things or report issues to the right person. 

As you can see, without janitors and janitorial staff, facilities and businesses would pretty much crumble. They are the ones who provide the first opinion of a place. If done good, the business will have a good first reputation. If done, horrible or not at all, customers will not want to be there or be affiliated. It takes a specially trained person and staff to make sure your facility is up to par. You can find trained janitors and janitorial staff here: International Janitorial Cleaning Services Association - Janitorial Services Directory (ijcsa.org). 

 The International Janitorial Cleaning Services Association offers a certification program that covers an extensive range of cleaning knowledge. Companies that have enrolled in this program have put in a lot of time studying to thoroughly understand the material. Certification is proof of their competency. Hiring a cleaning company that has completed certifications shows that they have a deeper understanding of the cleaning industry. With a deeper understanding, there is less likely to be a high amount of customer service complaints. The goal here is to be trained well enough in our field to eliminate the majority of problems from ever happening in the first place.

These companies have put forth the extra time and energy to complete these courses. It shows that they are willing to go above and beyond the bare minimum that is required of them. It is safe to say that if they are willing to do so in their training, they would be willing to do so with their customers as well.

On top of the rigorous cleaning certifications offered by the program, members also have the option to complete a customer service course. No matter how trained you at in your field of work, there will always be complaints from time to time, it is inevitable.  This will teach them how to put customers first and show the client that great customer service is a top priority.

To find a cleaning company in your area, here is a directory:

https://www.ijcsa.org/Janitorial-Service-Directory-Find-A-Janitorial-Service-JanitorialServices