Good Afternoon –
As we have seen and heard across
all of the news outlets, the
Swine Flu is spreading
throughout parts of the US. I
thought it would be prudent to
keep you informed as to what you
can do and how we can help you
within your workplace to
minimize the potential effect of
this virus.
The Department of Health and
Human Services has declared a
public health emergency in the
United States in response to the
rise in the number of confirmed
cases reported of Swine
Influenza (H1N1).
Guidance published for infection
control recommends keeping "surfaces
(especially tables, surfaces in
the bathroom, and toys for
children) clean by wiping them
down with a disinfectant
according to directions on the
product label."
Disinfect all
contact surfaces with a
quaternary disinfectant. (An
EPA neutral quat will kill the
A1N1 Swine Influenza virus.)
Additional tips:
-
Always use disposable gloves
when cleaning
-
Use fresh
properly diluted
quaternary
disinfectant and
change solution
frequently
-
Because of cross
contamination
concerns,
always use new or clean wiping
cloths or mops when cleaning
surfaces
-
Don't forget
light switches,
phones,
doorknobs,
handrails and
faucets.
Anything that
can be done to
do to help
minimize the
spread of germs
that may cause
illness makes
good sense.
Handwashing and hand sanitizing
are especially critical to
minimize the spread of germs
during times of illness
outbreak. In the
meantime, facilities should
ensure the
availability
of materials for adhering to
Respiratory Hygiene/Cough
Etiquette. Tissues
and conveniently located
dispensers of alcohol-based hand
sanitizers are recommended.
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Please
click
here for the
Public Health Fact Sheet.
State Cleaning Service
can help with disinfecting
telephones, desks, elevator
call buttons, push plates,
door knobs and light
switches. Please feel free
to contact me if you have
questions, concerns or if
there is any additional
service you would like us to
provide.
As always, we appreciate
your business.
Jennifer G. Lourie
President
State Cleaning Service, Inc.
214 Lincoln Street
Suite 340
Allston, MA 02134
(SOMWBA certified)
P: 617.789.3500
F: 617.789.5417
jlourie@statecleaning.com
www.statecleaning.com
