ISSA/IEHA Preshow IssueFacility cleaning managers in healthcare, hospitality and educational settings will be especially interested in this issue, which acts as a planning guide for the ISSA/INTERCLEAN North America and IEHA conferences that will be held in Chicago in October. An ad in this issue helps them plan to see you at the show.
How Different Surfaces Impact Hospital Acquired Infection RatesHospital-acquired infections plague every healthcare facility and can cost billions annually. Certain hard and soft surfaces for counters, floors and furnishings can minimize the spread of infections, as can specific cleaning processes used to maintain them.
Seasonal Floor Care: Preventing Scratching and SlippingChanges in the weather can require custodial departments to adjust floor care programs throughout the year. Seasonal changes— slippery conditions during spring rains, scratch potential when dry sand is tracked in during summer—mean managers must adjust. This article covers what chemicals to use, matting recommendations, signage and procedures.
Restroom Care: A Speedier Clean from Smaller Machines
Maintaining restrooms can cost departments a lot in labor, which is why managers are always looking to create efficiencies. Steam and pressure washing equipment has been widely accepted, but now smaller scrubbers are being used to get into tight areas. New equipment can improve cleaning times for restrooms, and affect dwell times as well as the cleaning chemicals and disinfectants used.
Ice Melt Inventory ManagementThe past few snow seasons have tested the limits of salt supplies across North America, which is why this article focuses on tools and tips to help custodial departments manage salt and deicing material inventory more effectively. It will focus on purchase forecasting, product selection, best practices for controlling stock, and tips for storing excess/leftovers.
Smoking Allowed: Hoteliers and the Rise of Legal MarijuanaHospitality venues are preparing for the rise of "pot tourism" and facility cleaning managers will be affected. As hoteliers allow the use of cannabis on their properties in states where it's been legalized, there are a number of issues to address: Who is permitted to smoke and where? What facility signs and other changes are needed? How does staff handle the cleanup and odor control?
Green Cleaning in K-12 SchoolsKimberly Thomas, Executive Director of Plant Services & Custodial Operations at Clarke County School District in Athens, Georgia, is a Healthy Schools Campaign member. She authors this inside look at the green cleaning program in her K-12 district, and the benefits that have resulted.
Management ColumnThis column, written by ManageMen's Ben Walker, will offer solutions to management challenges Ben has witnessed while out in the field.
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