July 2022 Issue
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What Global Supply Chain Disruptions Mean for the Contract Cleaning Industry

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, no one could have predicted its impact. Fast forward two years, and the effects of the pandemic still linger, particularly in terms of supply chain disruption. The building services industry is no exception.
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Addressing Health Issues Through Facility Management in Nursing Homes

Nursing home facility managers have a growing responsibility. A study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found there were an average of 65,600 senior care facilities in the U.S. in 2019, with over 8.3 million individuals in residence. 
Wipes and Cloths - It's All About Placement

Businesses will run more efficiently when staff members have the ‘tools’ they need close to hand. And this includes wipes and cloths. ECJ finds out how the placement of wiping products can dramatically improve productivity.
Mobile Cobots to Automate Cleaning Tasks in Canteens

The goal of a new innovation project, FacilityCobot, is to develop a unique mobile robot that can relieve cleaning staff from repetitive or physically exhausting tasks. The solution integrates a smart building sensor system with a human robot interface - allowing the robot to work efficiently side by side with cleaning staff in large open-space areas such as canteens and offices.
CDC Report Details Antimicrobial Resistance Infection Increases

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the rates for antimicrobial resistance infections have steadily increased. Prior to the pandemic, these numbers were being managed through the identification and containment of threats by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and cleaning professionals. 
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