Gelled lotion or foam recommended in concentrations of 62% alcohol by the CDC for reducing disease transmission and effective hand hygiene.

Federal agency dedicated to protecting health and promoting quality of life through the prevention and control of disease, injury, and disability.

C-Diff, or Clostridium difficile, is a multi drug resistant bacterium that causes diarrhea and more serious intestinal conditions such as colitis.

Surfaces that have a high percentage of contacts with individual's hands. These CTP's represent surfaces with a high risk for disease transmission and should be thoroughly disinfected regularly for optimal protection against health risks. Some germs have been shown to live on surfaces for up to 72 hours. Critical touch points include door knobs, sink handles, key boards, mice etc.

The spreading of an organism from one surface to another via human contact, the use of common cleaning implements and any object which represents a vessel of dissemination.

Escherichia coli (abbreviated as E. coli) are a large and diverse group of bacteria. Although most strains of E. coli are harmless, others can make you sick. Some kinds of E. coli can cause diarrhea, while others cause urinary tract infections, respiratory illness and pneumonia, and other illnesses.

A government agency that among other things registers disinfectants as effective against specific organisms.

Disinfectants that the EPA has tested and indicate are effective against specific organisms such as Influenza A (H1N1), MRSA, etc.

The flu is an infection of the nose, throat, and lungs caused by the influenza virus. Influenza A usually arrives between early winter and early spring. Influenza B can appear at any time of the year. H1N1, or swine flu, is another type of influenza. Sometimes people confuse colds and flu. They share some of the same symptoms, but most people get a cold several times each year and the flu only once every few years.

Most people catch the flu when they breathe in tiny droplets from coughs or sneezes of someone who has the flu. It is also spread when you touch a surface, such as a faucet handle or phone that has the virus on it, and then touch your mouth, nose, or eyes.

H1N1 virus is a subtype of the influenza A virus and was the most common cause of human flu in 2009. Some strains of H1N1 are endemic in humans and cause a small fraction of all influenza-like (including seasonal influenza) illness.

Other strains of H1N1 are endemic in pigs (swine influenza) and in birds (avian influenza).

H1N1 is spread through human contact and by touching contaminated surfaces. Symptoms are similar to the symptoms of the typical flu including fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue.

The practice and protocol of proper and regular hand washing and the use of alcohol-based sanitizers.

Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System Program®. A proprietary and patent pending cleaning program using scientifically-validated products, equipment and methodologies proven to destroy and remove illness-causing germs such as Influenza A, MRSA, E-Coli and Salmonella.

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a bacterial infection that has been shown to be multi-drug resistant. Staph skin infections cause a red, swollen, and painful area on the skin. MRSA is spread through human contact as well as surfaces that have been contaminated.

A disease prevalent throughout an entire country, continent, or the whole world; epidemic over a large area.

Other strains of H1N1 are endemic in pigs (swine influenza) and in birds (avian influenza).

Personal Protective Equipment

Sustainability is used to describe many aspects of cleaning and maintenance operations including green cleaning, minimizing energy usage, renewable energy sources, using green certified products, and recycling programs.

The trend in government and public buildings, and schools toward more use of sustainable cleaning operations, products, technologies and procedures is growing.

The World Health Organization is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system.