Infection Control

IAQ

GBAC & Allergy Standards Ltd. commit to advancing IAQ education

The two organizations are extending their partnership to form an educational working group focused on IAQ in the built environment.
EVS

Healthcare housekeeping & EVS in good hands

The Canadian Healthcare Housekeepers Association has observed pandemic pain – and progression.
COVID-19 school recommendations

CDC updates COVID-19 school recommendations

The recommendations for safe in-person learning for K–12 schools and early care programs have undergone a few changes.
schools

5 ways to create cleaner environments in schools

To ensure schools are taking the best first step forward, their cleaning operations should zero in on five key areas of focus.
UV disinfection

UV disinfection market expected to expand quickly

UV disinfection has increasingly been recognized as an effective method of infection prevention.
smart washrooms

Smart washrooms can help reduce germ transmission in healthcare facilities

Be smarter and cleaner when it comes to washroom hygiene.
hygiene

Removing barriers is critical to proper healthcare hand hygiene

What can be done to help facilitate greater hand hygiene?
hygiene

Using tech to improve washroom hygiene

Washrooms cannot be overlooked when it comes to the health and safety of patients, visitors, and staff.
ATP monitors

5 tips for using ATP monitors

ATP monitors are one of the most reliable indicators we have to measure cleaning performance, but they must be used properly.
Allergy Standards

GBAC partners with Allergy Standards on indoor health education

The course features four modules on IAQ, infection control, asthma and allergy challenges, and the triggers in buildings.
foodborne diseases

Fighting foodborne diseases in facilities

The most common foodborne illnesses in North American are caused by norovirus, listeria, salmonella, and E. coli.
waste

Disposing of waste doesn’t eliminate infection threat

Viruses can survive and remain infectious by binding with plastics in water sources.
GBAC

GBAC, IAEE offer infection education for events professionals

The GBAC Infection Disease Awareness Course will be included in IAEE’s Certified in Exhibition Management Learning Program for events pros.
germ hotspots

The germ hotspots to watch this travel season

Summer 2022 is expected to be a busy travel and tourism season, but that brings with it risks. It's vital to identify the germ hotspots.
hand hygiene

Inconvenience largely to blame for lack of hand hygiene

A recent GP PRO study found five factors related to inconvenience prevent healthcare workers from following protocols.
disinfection

The abuse of disinfection: Why zeal can be as harmful as negligence

Disinfection is vital, but being over-zealous can hinder rather than help.
flea infestation

Fighting off flea infestations

Flea invasions must be addressed because they are more than just a nuisance.