Background: COVID – 19 Worldwide Pandemic
A pandemic is a global outbreak of disease. Pandemics occur when a new virus emerges and infects people and then spreads to become a worldwide event. The virus that we know as COVID-19 has infected millions of people and spreads easily from person-to-person. On March 11, 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) designated the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic event. COVID-19 has been identified on a worldwide basis and human exposure is growing in many countries. The government of United States has for the first time in history issued a 50-state disaster declaration as a result of the hazards associated with COVID-19. This action was warranted and requires ongoing corrective action in both the public and private sectors of our economy.
Continuing with Common-Sense Measures
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) as well as state health departments mandated social distancing and good hand hygiene. Those best practices, if followed, will help curb the spread of COVID-19. Hospitals are upgrading their infectious disease protocols and have prepared for adverse outcomes i.e. high morbidity & mortality rates. The United States as well as other countries have experienced significant negative economic impact as a result of this disease. The measures being taken are to help control COVID-19 appear to be effective however they have been very costly. Essential private businesses have installed sneeze guards, are controlling the number of patrons in a building and even reconfiguring workspaces to ensure distancing. Some companies have begun to test staff prior to clearing them for return to work, still others are requiring more extensive health checks and the use of N-95 masks in the workplace.
Reoccupying Public and Private Spaces
In our lifetime the United States has not seen an outbreak impacting the entire population as well as the economy. Ensuring your business is properly cleaned/disinfected prior to reopening makes sense for both staff and customers. ER Healthcare offers various services regarding these important matters. We can provide site specific surveys to interested businesses to help you transition your work environment and staff back to pre-pandemic performance. Both employers and employees have experienced significant stress related to COVID-19 however, the ability to resume work in an environment which has been properly sanitized will create both peace of mind and a belief that things are returning to normal.
Before you reoccupy any retail, office or warehouse space, an assessment of potential hazards is highly warranted. ER Healthcare utilizes state of the art, hospital grade technologies to ensure your workspace is as safe as possible. In today’s world “perception is reality” and your returning employees and customers expect properly cleaned places of business, free of contamination. Due diligence demands employers evaluate to needs and expectations of anyone entering back into a business. Whether employees tested positive for COVID-19 or not partnering with a professional and trusted company will help to ensure your business is back up and running efficiently as quickly as possible. In addition, continuing to utilize good housekeeping practices moving forward will further instill your commitment to cleanliness.
Our services compliment your in-house cleaning services by supplementing daily routines with proven high-level cleaning and disinfection processes. ER Healthcare uses only hospital grade methods along with EPA approved chemicals including Hydrogen Peroxide. Cleaning of high touch areas in conjunction with an appropriate No Touch Disinfection (NTD) process will significantly reduce the risk of infection.
ER Healthcare is available for risk assessment consulting, disaster response and emergency management scenarios. Please call us at 877-378-4183. Our expertise can be available at your request. For common sense and cost-effective counter measures call today to begin a disaster response plan for your business.
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