Keep your workplace sanitized!
SMG's Terminal Disinfection Services can help reduce viral and bacterial spread. It is vital for continuity to help maintain a clean work environment. This program follows best practices as recommended by the CDC.
Standard Terminal Disinfection Procedures
- Gather all equipment required for the terminal clean at the point of use e.g. mop bucket, mop, disposable color coded cloths, disposable roll, yellow clinical waste bags & tags, alginate & red bags, wet floor signs.
- Don Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), i.e. disposable apron and gloves, before entering the room, discard all disposables in the room/bed space/unit (e.g. hand towels, magazines, bottles, toilet rolls, etc.) All materials must be disposed of.
- Prepare cleaning/disinfecting solutions in a container (dilution as per manufacturer’s instruction).
- Ventilation of the area/room being cleaned must be adequate.
- Disinfectant solutions should be used as per Manufacturer’s instructions, particularly the contact time.
- After cleaning, rinse with water (if rinsing is required) before drying. In particular it is important to rinse chlorine containing solutions from stainless steel surfaces to prevent corrosion.
- Use disposable cloths/paper roll for cleaning during the terminal clean. Where available and appropriate, use disposable mop heads.
- Avoid leaving and re-entering the area until the terminal clean is fully completed.
COVID-19 Educational Material (Coronavirus)
What is Novel Coronavirus?
Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV).
A novel coronavirus (nCoV) is a new strain that has not been previously identified in humans.
What are The Symptoms of Novel Coronavirus?
Common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death.
How Dangerous is Coronavirus?
Most coronaviruses cause mild symptoms that patients easily recover from.
When did the outbreak start?
The World health Organization's China office says it began receiving reports in late December of a mysterious virus behind a number of pneumonia cases in Wuhan, a city in eastern China with a population of roughly 11 million people.
What is The Mode of Transmission for Novel Coronavirus?
The most common transmission of all Coronaviruses is airborne (sneezing and coughing). The second most common transmission is through close contact with an infected person (shaking hands, etc.). Coronavirus can be transmitted by contacting a contaminated surface and then rubbing your eyes, ears, nose, or mouth.
How you can protect yourself:
There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. Stay home when you are sick. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty. CDC recommends getting a flu vaccine, taking everyday preventive actions to help stop the spread of germs, and taking flu antivirals if prescribed.
How long can it survive on surfaces?
The Novel coronavirus may be able to live on surfaces, namely metal, glass or plastic, for up to nine days - if it resembles some of it other human coronavirus-causing "cousins" that is.
Know The Difference Between Cleaning, Disinfecting, and Sanitizing:
Cleaning removes germs, dirt, and impurities from surfaces or objects. Cleaning works by using soap (or detergent) and water to physically remove germs from surfaces. This process does not necessarily kill germs, but by removing them, it lowers their numbers and the risk of spreading infection.
Disinfecting kills germs on surfaces or objects. Disinfecting works by using chemicals to kill germs on surfaces or objects. This process does not necessarily clean dirty surfaces or remove germs, but by killing germs on a surface after cleaning, it can further lower the risk of spreading infection.
Sanitizing lowers the number of germs on surfaces or objects to a safe level, as judged by public health standards or requirements. This process works by either cleaning or disinfecting surfaces or objects to lower the risk of spreading infection.
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