May 2022 Issue
Discussing the Impact of the Pandemic on Businesses and Their Employees

Rosa Fernández of AFELÍN discusses how the pandemic has impacted businesses within the cleaning sector in Spain. 
Industry Insights
Three Quarters of Singapore Workers Approve of Cobots: Study

Around 75 per cent of office workers in Singapore want to see greater transparency regarding cleanliness levels, according to a study. And the same percentage believe robots to be an ideal complement to cleaners in helping to keep their workspace safe.
USD 3.05 Billion Potential Growth in Hand Hygiene Market Size, Says Report

A new market outlook report titled 'Hand Hygiene Market by End-user and Geography - Forecast and Analysis 2022-2026' has been added to Technavio's catalog.
Survey Shows Hand Hygiene Compliance Remains Low

According to a recent survey, while 82 per cent of health care workers are aware of their organization’s hand hygiene policy, only 39 per cent follow it at all times. Late last year, GP PRO conducted proprietary research with health care clinicians on the hand hygiene compliance rate within their organization.
Antibiotic-resistant Germs Linger in Nursing Homes

Scientists called for regular evaluations of infection control procedures in nursing homes after a new study revealed two common types of antibiotic-resistant bacteria linger in resident rooms.
Interprofessional Collaboration Leads to Reduction in Hospital C. Diff Infections

Health care facilities can significantly reduce the rate of hospital-onset C. difficile (C. diff) by establishing teams that contain members across all professions—from physicians to environmental services (EVS) staff—for implementation of evidence-based infection-prevention protocols, according to a study published this week in the American Journal of Infection Control.
Member News
WFBSC New Member Announcement

WFBSC is excited to welcome two new members:
WFBSC Board Meeting Update
The WFBSC Board of Directors met in person for the first time since February 2020. President Doobin called a meeting held in conjunction with the 2022 Interclean Show in Amsterdam. Many of our directors were planning to participate in the Amsterdam show, which made it convenient to participate in person for the board meeting, while others were able to participate virtually. The board met to map out programming and events for the coming years, discuss expansion plans and approve two new members of the federation. President Doobin, Director Greenland, and Executive Vice President Mundschenk attended the Global Association Meeting hosted by Interclean during the event (see the photo to the left). This event provided valuable networking opportunities with other association representatives from around the world and the ability to share plans for WFBSC.
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