Friday, April 18, 2014

Getting From Norovirus to No Virus

Why do I need to wash my hands? The answer is obvious, but over and over people walk out of restrooms and other areas without doing so. The result? An increase in sickness. Here's a quick blurb about this years norovirus outbreak and the high priority that needs to be set on hand washing.


Norovirus still wreaking havoc

April 18, 2014

LATHAM, NY — Norovirus numbers appear to be particularly strong this spring, as recent CM e-News Daily reportage reveals.
Over the past two weeks, we've run half a dozen stories on new norovirus outbreaks around the U.S.
A wide array of facilities reported new outbreaks, including:
As these cases all indicate, the importance of hand hygiene and proper disinfection techniques is paramount.
So important, in fact, that Cleaning & Maintenance Management regularly generates editorial content that shares best practices for battling this pesky virus.
Our recent Infection Control Webcast and our February Infection Control Spotlight issue both include suggestions for preventing illness outbreaks and making your facilities safer.
Also, we would like to learn if you've encountered any challenging infection control issues this year in your operation.

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