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ICM (continued from page 11) are as much as a professional as anyone else. Whatever facet of the cleaning industry you are in, we are now able to prove our worth.” Educational seminars during the symposium included: The Value of Belonging, presented by Beth Risinger, CEO/Executive Director of IEHA; Why Integrate Cleaning and Measurement? Examples of Successful Integration from Other Fields, presented by Allen Rathey, Founder and President of the Housekeeping Channel®; Integrating Cleaning Science with CEH and REH—How and Why IEHA Certified People Will Earn More Through Professionalism, presented by IEHA President Marvin Ellsworth, REH, and IEHA Deputy Director Sarah Larsen; CIMS—Elevate Your Organization Through Effective Management, presented by Dan Wagner, ISSA’s Director of Facility Service Programs; Green Facility Partnerships—Integrating LEED and Green Seal Certifications in Your Facility Operations, presented by Mark Rentschler, Green Seal’s Director of Institutional Cleaning; The Carpet and Attendees enjoyed a delicious lunch/networking break in between educational sessions on Thursday. Rug Institute’s Role in Integrated Cleaning Science, presented by Werner Braun, President of the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI); Integrating Cleaning and Measurement in Schools, presented by John Richter, Technical Director for Kaivac; CSI (Cleaning Science Inspection) Devices for ICM, presented by Robert Powitz, PhD, MPH, RS, DLAAS, Forensic Sanitarian; Mastering Measurement at the Facility Level, presented by Vince Elliot and Beth Bittenbender, CEO and President of Elliot Affliliates, Ltd.; The Importance of Science for Hygienic Cleaning and Introducing ATP, presented by Frank Wiley, one of the founders of the Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI); and Integrating Healthcare Cleaning—Why Infection Control Departments and Housekeeping DepartDuring the event, end user attendees participated in an ATP swabbing contest to see who could get the highest count, and the winner was IEHA President Marvin Ellsworth, with a count of 2,931 after swabbing the women’s restroom toilet. ments Should be Talking, presented by Robert Feldbauer, MHA, FACHE, CHFM, Consultant and former Practice Leader, Engineering and Safety, Joint Commission Resources (JCR). IEHA would like to thank all attendees for joining us at this event, and thank the following sponsors who made this symposium possible: Advanced Vapor Technologies, the Carpet and Rug Institute, the Cleaning Management Institute, Coverall North America, Inc., Hydro Systems Company, Kaivac, Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions, ProTeam, Inc., and Rubbermaid Commercial Products. Another ICM Symposium is scheduled to occur February 18-20, 2009, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The cost is $695, and all attendees will receive a complimentary ATP device, valued at over $1000. To register for the event, please visit www.ieha.org/ reg_1-ICM, or call the IEHA Association Office at (800) 200-6342. W Check out our new Web site! www.ieha.org December 2008/Executive Housekeeping Today 13 http://www.ieha.org/reg_1-ICM http://www.ieha.org/reg_1-ICM http://www.ieha.org

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Executive Housekeeping Today - December 2008 Contents Executive Corner Microfiber May Impede an Infectious Disease Outbreak Controlling MRSA Outbreaks in Educational Facilities Frugal Housekeeper Restroom Hygiene IEHA Hosts Progressive Integrated Cleaning and Measurement (ICM)™ Symposium Feature Article The Green Scene 2006-2008 EHT Article Index USGBC Tip Product Highlights New Members Joint IEHA/ISSA Members REH/CEH Members Advertisers' Index Calendar of Events Inside IEHA What IEHA Has Done For Me

Executive Housekeeping Today - December 2008

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