We all want ourselves and family to be safe and healthy this is why it is important to know the rules on how to follow rules and procedures. When dealing with pathogenic microorganisms.

Its important to understand that bloodborne pathogens can be spread through a number of different ways so we need to use universal precautions.

The risk of exposure within the work place can spread among co-workers very easily if not trained.

Its important to not eat, drink,smoke or apply lip balm in areas where there is a possibility you can be exposed.

Its very important to take the universal precaution when dealing with  areas where there is a high health risk to employees. keeping everyone in the work environment healthy and safe. 

Healthcare Facilities cleanliness is important to staff, patients & visitors. As we must look at several factors. Facilities require a more precise level of cleaning than office buildings because of issues related to regulation, liability, medical treatment, contamination, and infection control. Other concerns include hazardous chemicals, sharps—such as needles and glass—plus the collection and disposal of various types of medical waste.

It is imperative that Janitorial Staff are trained to prevent cross contamination on there part and keep staff, patients, visitors and themselves safe. Proper cleaning techniques is vital to insure the well being and safety of all.  Implementing your cleaning best practices can help stop the spread of diseases in health care facilities.

The responsibility and risks inherent in the healthcare facility should not be taken lightly; the possibility of illness, death, and liability looms if janitorial staff do not follow proper procedures. Theses are the solo reasons why healthcare cleanliness is so important. To find a Cleaning Company in your area go to: https://www.ijcsa.org/Janitorial-Service-Directory-Find-A-Janitorial-Service-JanitorialServices

Shinise Fields, CEO

Globalize Services, LLC

Wondering when to clean your facility after one of your staff members has tested positive with the Coronavirus? It all depends on the needs of the business and the aftermath of work involved. 

The cleaning would need to take place immediately after the facility has been cleared of the population of the business. If the cleaning can not take place that same day or within 7 days, ensure no one enters the facility until cleaning has concluded. 

Having the correct cleaning team will require a company with attention to detail. Cleaning of all touch points is very much important, but after the population returns to the building, daily cleaning and sanitizing of every surface will require more time and cost more than the previous routine cleaning. If we think we can go back to how things were before, we are fooling ourselves. Now more than ever, we have to ensure we give more attention to the cleaning crews that help protect the employees and customers from germs and viruses.

Visit the Covid-19 update at Magnificent-Cleaning.com or call 1-833-462-4643 to get a second opinion on how you should approach deep cleaning of your facility. Serving Northern Virginia. 

Excellent Customer Service is essential that business owner and employees alike comprehend this particular behavior.  As the mentioned in the training video stated “SEC” which stands for Smile, Eye contact and Comment.  It’s necessary to always smile at customers, even when they are having a bad day. 

Stay positive at all times. Positive behavior is very contagious and people will begin to reflect on this posture. Listen to the customer and be sensitive to any concerns they may have. 

It is important that all of the Work Team that we assemble be adequately instructed in the prevention of Bloodborne Pathogens, always in accordance with OSHA Standard Standards, which will result in an effective reduction and minimization of the potential for occupational exposure to Pathogens.

In this sense, it is necessary to inform our Team that Pathogens are microorganisms present in human blood such as Hepatitis B, HIV, AIDS and that if they come into contact with Blood or Body Fluid through the mucosa such as the mouth, nose , and cuts etc, we are exposed to infection.

We must act with caution to be able to eliminate to the maximum the risk of infectious diseases by exposure, so we must take into account the use of personal protective equipment, not to smoke, nor to eat in the work area, not to recycle the towels used in cleaning, properly disinfecting the equipment used in cleaning, washing hands thoroughly after removing gloves, among others.

We must not forget the use of personal protective equipment, such as gloves, masks, glasses, uniform and any other necessary protective equipment. Likewise, keep us updated on this matter and comply with all the regulations, laws, and administrative procedures that may arise.

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The is a very important subject Bloodborne Pathogens. Its amazing how many folks are not aware how serious and dangerous this subject matter is to a human life. One mistake can be fatal.  This is why this training is important to education the owners and cleaning staff to prevent costly mistakes.

Bloodborne disinfectant play as big of a role as being education about the prevention. Spill kits are important to know how to use just in case yourself and staff are faced with Bloodborne ordeal. Education is so key in regards to this subject matter.

There is an old Adage that says "What you don't know can't hurt you ... "This can be very dangerous for a Custodian/Housekeeper in keeping themselves protected in the course of doing their daily duties against bloodborne pathogens and other body fluids.

As a custodian/housekeeper we must always be aware of bloodborne pathogens and how frequently we come in contact with contaminated materials and the danger of contracting many dangerous diseases like HIV,HEP a b c and many others. A custodian must always be informed about the proper PPE  and all the cleaning products they will be using in doing their daily duties.

The Custodian/Housekeeper is like a wall of protection against others being contaminated. This will only be accomplished if and when all Custodians adhere to the rule of Universal Protections and using the correct PPE! Only by working safely can we keep ourselves and others SAFE.

We live in a world where customers have tons of opportunities... they can select cleaners based on price range, flexibility, etc. However, that does not mean that they will stay with those cleaners. Most customers are looking for someone who cares for them and who will listen and go the extra mile to ensure satisfaction. Business success is all about creating raving fans and customers who want to keep coming back to you because of your knowledge, interest in their well being and growth. 

That's what IJCSA is all about, creating raving fans and caring for us. Their education and opportunities are key to our business success. Their flexibility helps us be different than other firms who might not have the certifications, knowledge and the mentoring we get here. We are only able to scale and become better, because we have an allied that offers us the opportunity to become a better version of ourselves. 

Don't miss out on the opportunity to become better and while educating yourself and your team  https://www.ijcsa.org/

IJCSA  and OSHA is all about our safety.  As an employer it is our responsibility to protect, train and communicate all protocols which provide quality, safe service to our customers.

It is very important that health care facilities are cleaned properly to prevent the spread of harmful germs and infections. It is essential that all areas are cleaned, and disinfected properly to aid in a healthy environment and prevent its spread

If you are looking for a cleaning specialist who is trained and certified to handle all your medical facility cleaning in a responsible manner, go to IJCSA - https://www.ijcsa.org/Janitorial-Service-Directory-Find-A-Janitorial-Service-JanitorialServices

In any industry that involves exposure to blood borne pathogens such as Hepatitis B or HIV the importance of educating your employees is not only important for the safety of your employees but also required by law. Symptoms can sometimes take years to show themselves so reporting as soon as an incident happens is of the upmost importance. 

Simple mistakes like cross contaminating dirty linens, not sanitizing your tools after job completion, compressing a trash bag containing needles, or not wearing proper protection such as gloves and eye wear can put an employee in a life threatening situation. Simple contact with employees nose, eyes, mouth or breaks in skin will expose them to these diseases and all incidents should be treated as if they were exposed to contamination. 

As an employer it is imperative that you have a exposure plan on hand at all times,  you provide each employee with this plan, you keep a kit on hand for protection, and you provide your employee with proper vaccinations if they request it. 

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