Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 22nd March 2018 Issue no. 814
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 International News
Products Betco acquires GMI Engineered Products
Soapbox: Honouring new water technologies on World Water Day 22nd March, 2018
Avidbots accelerates global growth by opening regional office in Hong Kong
Teams with gender parity achieve better results across the board: Sodexo finds
The not so dirty dozen! Interclean Amsterdam reveals Innovation Awards 2018 shortlist
Satin Ellipse - the new premium dispenser range from Kennedy Hygiene, is launched
Greyland's Orange-Maximum - one of your 6 a day fruity flavours for Premier cleanliness everywhere!
Graffiti Stop from Dresden makes successful use of Systeco Tornado ACS
Riwal a winner in European Business Awards
Interclean Amsterdam releases full schedule for upcoming show
Xeros near-waterless commercial laundry system now available in South Africa
Chem-Dry Carpet and Floor Cleaning wins 2018 Global Franchise Award Chem-Dry Carpet and Floor Cleaning has received top honours in the 2018 Global Franchise Award competition, winning the 'Best House & Office Franchise' category. The awards showcase excellence in international franchising. Winners were announced at the 2018 International Franchise Association convention in Phoenix., US. Canadian healthcare providers are re-examining their cleaning strategies
UK Public Health Rapid Support Team deploys to Nigeria
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Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 163 countries worldwide! In today’s news, below, you will see that the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service has been placed on special measures due to what are considered serious lapses in hygiene and infection control measures, in parts of the service, over time. In researching the news, I came across reports of continued aggressive attacks on the ambulance staff by the very people they’re trying to help – both at the pick-up point and during transport to hospital, where patients physically abuse staff and sometimes attempt to damage lifesaving equipment. Crews have been threatened with fake firearms. Attacks continue at a rate of more than eight a week. I also discovered that because of increased demand for ambulance services, the crews’ ability to reach the most serious calls within the eight-minute target is declining year on year, as our graph shows. The special measures put in place, require implementation of a framework to provide “robust assurance of best practice in hygiene, cleanliness and Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) across the organisation” and that documentation relating to auditing of environment, vehicles, reusable patient equipment and cleaning equipment is completed, submitted and reviewed by the Trust risk manager. Action plans must be developed and implemented to address sub-optimal performance. Further, potential patient safety incidents must be identified. Incident forms must be completed and reported promptly when a potential risk is identified, e.g. if vehicle equipment and interior surfaces are not cleaned after each patient journey, at the end of every shift and ‘stepped down’ weekly for a complete clean. Finally, patient safety incidents relating to hygiene, cleanliness and IPC must be reported and reviewed on an ongoing basis. Trend analysis reports must be collated and action plans developed to address performance shortfalls. I’m probably going to be slated for saying so, but if I or one of my loved ones was going through a health emergency and needed urgent help, I wouldn’t be happy to learn that our lives had been jeopardised because the crew was cleaning the ambulance. I know members of our local service and on occasion they have to leave one emergency they’ve been attending, in favour of another that’s deemed more urgent. While resources and funding are in short supply, I’m not surprised that standards are dropping. Sometimes we have to accept that cleaning needs to take second place. Also, attacks on crews need to be stopped somehow. Your thoughts please? Please get in touch either by emailing me or posting a comment on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/Cleanzine
Yours,
        This Week's News
CIRI announces new initiatives and leadership
When announcing the changes in mission and leadership, CIRI Chairman Jim Harris, Sr. observed, "For the past few years we recognized the need to reinvigorate CIRI with new energy and an updated vision. I've known John Downey for a number of years, but only recently, when working with him on a joint IICRC technical conference and CIRI Science Symposium, did I realize that he shared our passion for cleaning science research. When he recently became available, we knew we had our man. Northern Ireland Ambulance Service on 'special measures' over hygiene lapses
The lapses were of such concern to the RQIA that it recommended that the special measures be put in place and the Department of Health has accepted its recommendations. Latest HCAI quarterly trends reveal MRSA and C. diff down; MSSA up
MRSA and C. difficile are showing downward trends while MSSA incidences are increasing. Global hand sanitiser market expected to reach $1,755 million by 2023
North America was the largest contributor in 2016, accounting for around 35% of the market share. IICRC Seeks volunteers for creation of new fire and smoke damage restoration standards The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning & Restoration Certification is seeking volunteers to serve on consensus bodies for the development of three new fire and smoke damage restoration Standards:
BSR/IICRC S700 Standard for Professional Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration; SEBO; approved by The Carpet Foundation
The Foundation comprises 450 retail members which all adhere to a Code of Practice which is approved by Trading Standards. These members offer impartial advice based upon the customers' requirements and are rightly seen as experts in specifying carpets, installation and aftercare products. Cintas introduces top 10 finalists in fifth annual nationwide Janitor of the Year contest
Now through April 20th, the public is encouraged to vote for their favourite janitor or custodian. Diversey showcases innovations for protecting people and the planet at Interclean
The MoonBeam3 - a game-changing solution for targeted disinfection in hospitals and healthcare locations (pictured): Maureen Marden is Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners' new Master
This is Maureen's second time as Master, having been the third woman to hold the position in 2013. Boston Red Sox invest to protect against germs and help keep players in the game
The Boston Red Sox incorporated the Clorox Total 360 System into its current cleaning and disinfecting protocols for the 2018 season to optimise its efforts to prevent the spread of illness-causing germs amongst players and staff, and is now using the system to disinfect the clubhouse, visitors' clubhouse, training rooms, weight rooms and medical areas. The Cleanzine Archive Search We keep an extensive archive of news stories and product information that have featured in past issues of The Cleanzine. If you would like to run a search of the The Cleanzine web site using the search tool below please just go ahead by entering in the name of the person, product or company or any other key words that you are looking for. How to contact us at The Cleanzine:
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Golden Service Awards shine spotlight on cleaning industry stars
Yes... it was time for the highly-anticipated 2018 Kimberly-Clark Professional Golden Service Awards - the long-running Awards programme which recognises outstanding commitment and a passion to deliver performances that raises cleaning standards. The CHSA's voice in Parliament
RPC Group acquisitions have been awarded a place on Frameworks
Domestic Angels' Sam backing Women Mean Business campaign
New research reveals that 3-in-4 drivers are yet to complete required CPC training
Remain within REACH, says Environmental Policy Forum
Institute of Civil Engineers and BIFM to collaborate for new FM contract
Northern Ireland adopts circular economy strategy
Innovation on show at first CSSA & CHSA showcase
CHSA charity pro-am golf course moves to stunning new venue, Rockliffe Hall
The future of PFI and private finance in infrastructure: Government experts speak With the collapse of Carillion and fears expressed about other major companies, the spotlight is on the future of private finance in infrastructure delivery. When PFI was first introduced under the Major government and then embraced wholeheartedly by Gordon Brown as Chancellor, the memory of egregious cases of massive budget overruns and missed deadlines in the delivery of public projects was still fresh in the collective memory. SWC awarded IRATA certification
Cromwell Polythene's family extended as employees celebrate long service
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