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INFECTIOUS VIRUS CLEANING VERIFICATION

SYRACUSE, NY
 

How do you know your building has been cleaned properly for COVID-19?

  • When performed by an environmental professional, a certified Cleaning Verification Assessment is your best protection against liability before, during or after the Coronavirus in Syracuse, NY.
  • The purpose of the sampling is to assist you in determining the effectiveness of your current cleaning practices against biological agents present in your home or business.
  • Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) is the energy molecule found in all living things, making it a perfect indicator when trying to determine if a surface is clean or not.
  • ATP testing systems are used to rapidly verify surfaces have been cleaned thoroughly and to ensure that biofilms are not developing on the surface that could affect cleanliness.
Cleaning verification assessment contractor testing a residential property in Syracuse New York.

Key Elements of a COVID-19 Cleaning Assessment in Syracuse, NY

  • Space Identification: The first step in a building assessment is to delineate and identify the spaces within the property to be inspected.
  • Homogeneous Areas & Touch Points: A homogeneous area contains a space that is uniform in usage throughout the building (i.e. office, break room, kitchen). A homogenous touch point contains a point that is uniform in usage throughout the facility (i.e. light switch, door knob, keyboard).
  • Sample Locations: Sampling locations shall be determined based upon the building and occupants usage. Focus will always be taken to communal and high traffic/high usage touch points.
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Syracuse New York commercial building being tested for coronavirus disinfection verification.

What is the average cost of Coronavirus Cleaning Verification in Syracuse, NY?

  • Residential Home: $800 to $1,200
  • Commercial Office: $800 to $2,500
  • Commercial Manufacturing: $800 to $2,500
  • Retirement/Assisted Living: $1,200 to $2,500
  • Health Care Facility: $1,200 to $3,000
  • Schools and Public Buildings: $1,200 to $2,500
  • Fitness Studio/Gymnasium: $1,200 to $2,500

How long does it take for the Test Results?

  • Instant readings take only 15 seconds to see a result!
  • Field data reports are available immediately, final reports are completed shortly after.
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Syracuse New York medical facility being tested for coronavirus cleaning verification.

Why you must have a Coronavirus Response Plan in Syracuse, NY

  • Infectious Disease monitoring & disinfection will be the top priority of your employees and visitors, you must be prepared.
  • Teaming with an environmental professional provides confidence to your employees and tells them you are taking this COVID-19 pandemic and their safety seriously.
  • It's the law. OSHA requires an employer to have a Hazard Communication Standard, Emergency Action Plan and Bloodborne Pathogen Standard and there is rapidly growing liability if left undone.
  • This liability will not change and go away, in fact, it will become the new normal and you will need to be prepared for the next virus.
  • Whether you are an essential business or non-essential business you should have a plan and we can help.
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HYGIENA ATP MONITORING SYSTEMS

In today’s world, impeccable hygiene control is an increasingly critical issue for employers. Hygiena’s ATP monitoring systems offer a state-of-the-art solution for organizations seeking to monitor and improve cleanliness. Recognized worldwide for accuracy, ease-of-use and affordability, the SystemSURE Plus and EnSURE ATP monitoring systems are used extensively by food and beverage processors, hospitals, pharmaceutical manufacturers, restaurants, supermarkets, janitorial/sanitation services and other industries where cleanliness is critical. The following are some of the benefits experienced by companies using ATP monitoring:
  • Instantly assess the cleanliness of production surfaces, allowing immediate corrective action to be taken before production begins.
  • Reduce the use of conventional microbiological testing methods that are slow, labor intensive and costly
  • Enhance cleaning and sanitation training with immediate performance feedback
  • Optimize cleaning chemicals, equipment and labor so that the plant can maintain a high cleanliness level without an excessive amount of waste
  • Standardize the level of cleanliness and verify efforts of sanitation personnel.
  • Record and track test results to identify problem areas, make improvements and show due diligence and compliance with HACCP, Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) and industry regulations.

WHAT IS ADENOSINE TRIPHOSPHATE (ATP)?

ATP is an energy molecule found in all plant, animal and microbial cells. It fuels metabolic processes such as cellular reproduction, muscle contraction, plant photosynthesis, respiration in fungi, and fermentation in yeast. All organic matter (living or once-living) contains ATP, including food, bacteria, mold and other microorganisms. The detection of ATP on a surface or in water therefore indicates the presence of biological matter that may not otherwise be visible to the eye. In industries where plant hygiene control or cleanliness is crucial, ATP testing is an excellent tool for detecting and measuring biological matter that should not be present after cleaning.

MEASURING ATP WITH BIOLUMINESCENCE TECHNOLOGY

Hygiena ATP testing devices contain a natural enzyme found in fireflies. This enzyme, called luciferase, produces a simple bioluminescence (light-producing) reaction when it comes into contact with ATP. Using bioluminescence technology, the SystemSURE Plus and EnSURE luminometers can measure extremely low levels of ATP collected with testing devices. Measuring the amount of bioluminescence from an ATP reaction provides an excellent indication of surface cleanliness or water quality because the quantity of light generated by the reaction is directly proportional to the amount of ATP present in the sample. The bioluminescence reaction is immediate so results can be processed at the testing site in seconds. Results are expressed numerically on the luminometer screen in Relative Light Units (RLU).

INTPERPRETING RESULTS ON THE LUMINOMETER

The relationship between the amount of ATP collected in a sample and the RLU result displayed on the luminometer is linear, which makes understanding the technology very easy. The RLU reading is directly proportional to the amount of ATP collected from the sample. A high RLU reading indicates a large amount of ATP at the test location. This in turn indicates improper cleaning and the presence of potential contaminants. Cleaning properly results in less ATP at the location. Lower ATP levels produce smaller amounts of light output during the bioluminescence reaction and consequently, a lower RLU reading.

METHODS TO GAUGE CLEANLIENESS

  • Visual Inspection
  • Fluorescent Markers/Gels
  • Microbiology Testing
  • ATP Monitoring

ESTABLISHING YOUR FACILITY'S CONTROL POINTS

Test areas within your plant should be designated as “ATP control points” in your ATP hygiene monitoring plan. By monitoring these control points you will have reliable, real-time feedback on the cleanliness of a particular piece of equipment or areas being tested. It’s important that ATP testing be routinely performed on all important control points. This will ensure product quality, identify issues immediately, and allow valuable trending data to be used to improve plant hygiene. If you currently have HACCP or sanitation standard operating procedure (SSOP) programs in place, you will most likely have identified your control points that are contact and non-contact surfaces. Verification of cleanliness for these control points is sometimes done visually or by environmental microbiology samples. Start with these control points. Control points can be added or subtracted as your program develops. If you haven’t previously established control points, you need to determine areas where poor cleaning could affect product quality. This can be done by swabbing multiple areas on equipment and production line surfaces after routine cleaning. ATP levels will be higher in those spots that are harder to clean, spots that are missed in your current cleaning procedure, and spots that have developed biofilm. These areas should be established as control points for routine testing and monitoring.

Employers Top 10 Emergency Planning Questions for COVID-19

  • Do you have current OSHA standards for the Hazard Communication Standard, Emergency Action Plan and Bloodborne Pathogens?
  • Do you have current CDC cleaning protocols for your in-house cleaning staff or hired cleaning staff?
  • Did you provide any COVID-19 specific training for your employees, especially the cleaning crews?
  • Has your facility been assessed for a specific cleaning protocol by a professional?
  • Have you had an active COVID-19 positive case within the facility? If so, what did you do?, If not, what do you plan to do?
  • Do you have an environmental contractor lined up for preventative maintenance disinfection specifically for COVID-19? Or for if you have COVID-19 outbreak?
  • How do you plan on verifying your current cleaning crew is doing the job effectively? How do you plan on verifying your the environmental contractor did their job?
  • Have you considered adjusting/evaluating your buildings performance (HVAC, Occupancy Sensors, Fresh Air Economizers)?
  • Do you have liability waivers for your employees to sign?
  • Have you considered creating an awareness document?

Infectious Disease Services We Offer

  • OSHA Employee Standard Writing & Training
  • Pre-Cleaning Verification Testing
  • Infectious Disease Cleaning Protocols
  • Employee and Staff Awareness Training
  • Indoor Air Quality Evaluations & Testing
  • Cleaning & Disinfection Services
  • Disinfection Project Monitoring and Documentation
  • Post-Cleaning Verification Testing

Who We are Helping

  • Retirement Homes & Assisted Living Communities
  • Schools & Universities
  • Childcare Facilities & Daycare
  • Hospitals & Medical Facilities
  • Urgent Care & Ambulatory Vehicles
  • Group Homes & Apartment Complexes
  • Industrial Plants & Manufacturing Facilities
  • Offices & Restaurants
  • Residential Homes
  • And so much more...
  • Click here for the most updated NYSDOH Assessment of COVID-19
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