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mrsa (continued from page 11) by infection control and hygiene professionals can raise the level of awareness and skill of the staff, yet enforcement and consistency of proper hygiene protocol could still be a problem. 2. Infection Control Technology (Active Air Purification)—This technology creates active purifying plasma, which destroys the staph bacteria as it is introduced into the environment. It therefore separates itself from passive air filtration technology (air filters). Air filters do restrict some air particulates, which may contain bacteria; however, they do not destroy or deactivate anything. Rapid advancements have been made in the area of microbial control and inactivation through the use of air and surface purification technologies. This remarkable method of microbial inactivation has unrestricted wall-to-wall coverage throughout the environment being treated. Traditional treatment methods have a beginning and an end, while still leaving the areas open for recontamination. This technology completes the treatment process by virtue of total microbial inactivation. The plasma attains a level of equilibrium and destroys new microbes introduced to the environment almost instantaneously. This “plasma” destroys up to 99% of microbial populations on surfaces 24-hours-a-day, exponentially reducing the factor of “human error.” The intent, desire, and design of any institutional facility should be to provide a safe, clean, and infection-free environment for both the people they are servicing, as well as the staff members. Without that as a standard, institutional credibility and personal dignity will not be accomplished. When considering the extraordinary cost of treating infections, this type of technology is extremely cost-effective, and any facility whose bottom line profits are continuously eaten up through the treatment of infection can’t afford not to employ it. W Al Cascardo is president of Indoor Environment Solutions, located in southwest Ohio. I.E.S. is an infection control technology consultant and solutions provider that provides facility analysis and technology solutions to health and medical institutions, athletic facilities, educational and childcare institutions, as well as the hospitality industry. You may contact Al Cascardo and I.E.S. by calling 1-937-657-8432 or by email at alcascardo@aol.com January 2008/Executive Housekeeping Today 3 http://www.bio-renewable.com http://www.spartanchemical.com http://www.spartanchemical.com http://www.bio-renewable.com

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Executive Housekeeping Today - January 2008 Contents Executive Corner How Hand-Held Computers Benefit Quality Assurance Programs Shining the Light on ATP Detection Frugal Housekeeper MRSA: Myth or Monster? The Impact of New Laundry Technology I.E.H.A.’s 41st Educational Conference and Convention Wrap-Up Board Briefing 2007 Audit Report The Green Scene 2007 International Housekeepers Week Celebrations! Inside the Industry Product Highlights Advertisers' Index Joint IEHA/ISSA Members New Members Calendar of Events Inside I.E.H.A. What I.E.H.A. Has Done For Me

Executive Housekeeping Today - January 2008

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