April 2022 Issue
Executive Insights: Doug Cooke, Executive Chairman, Principle Cleaning Services Ltd

Doug Cooke founded Principle Cleaning Services Ltd in 1989. Since its inception, he has built the company into one that drives for results, in turn creating a culture in which service professionals can thrive. 
Industry Insights
Paramedics Unhappy About End of Ambulance Cleaning Contract

Paramedics in the North West of England are concerned about a management decision to end their ambulance cleaning contract, claiming it will have a negative impact on response times.
Contaminated Bucket Leads to Spread of Pathogens in Hospital

If you need one more reason why frequent training on cleaning procedures that guard against cross contamination is important, a recent study published in the American Journal of Infection Control provides proof. 
Impactful Air Filtration on Demand

What is air filtration? While environmental decontamination and hand hygiene are universally recognized to reduce the risk of infections and keep people safe, adequate ventilation is vital for ensuring the air within workplaces & shared spaces is safe. Aerosols and droplets carry infectious microorganisms in the air that spread infections within poorly ventilated spaces.
OSHA Program Will Identify Employers Who Fail to Submit Injury and Illness Data

If your company hasn’t met the deadline to submit employee injuries and illnesses to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), it could face repercussions as soon as later this month. 
Hospital Floors May Pose a Larger Health Risk Than Previously Thought

Hospital room floors may be an overlooked source of infection, according to a study published in the March issue of the American Journal of Infection Control, the official journal of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control & Epidemiology (APIC).
Member News
Upcoming Webcast: Sustainability Defined for the Contract Cleaning Industry

Hear from Daniel A. Daggett, Ph.D., VP, Sustainability at Diversey on what Sustainability is and what it means within the contract cleaning industry. Daniel will open the webcast with a general definition of what a sustainability framework is. After understanding this information, he will dig deeper into the business case for sustainability and share information that’s needed for your stakeholders and customers to understand why sustainability is important. You will not want to miss this session.
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