While peak flu season may still seem to be a few months out, the CDC notes that flu activity begins to increase in October. This means that the time to prepare for stopping the flu from spreading around your office is now. The majority of working adults know the rules when it comes to being sick, such as covering your mouth when coughing or sneezing, frequent hand washing and/or the use of a hand sanitizer, and staying home when you are sick. While these recommendations are easy to manage on an individual basis, there are some cases in which potentially contagious scenarios can’t be avoided.

stopping the fluFor some businesses, especially those with high-traffic areas such as multi-tenant office buildings or retail locations, it can become almost impossible to effectively stop influenza from spreading around the workplace. Considering that people with the flu are contagious anywhere from 1 day before they show symptoms to up to 7 days or longer after they’ve been infected, it is very likely that these businesses will have contagious visitors during peak flu season. In some cases, even those who experience no symptoms at all can infect others with the flu virus.

In one of the most well-known studies regarding influenza survival on surfaces, it was found that both influenza A and B viruses could survive between 24-48 hours on hard, nonporous surfaces. In most office settings, this could include the majority of objects in high-traffic areas. From reception desks and communal office supplies to doorknobs and elevator buttons, the traditional office is the perfect arena for spreading the flu. With countless people using these areas throughout the day, it becomes clear that spreading the flu virus during the fall and winter months should be a serious concern for businesses.

So, the question isn’t necessarily how to stop the flu from entering an environment, but becomes a matter of stopping the flu from spreading around your office.

Be Proactive in Stopping the Flu from Spreading

To effectively stop the flu from spreading in your facility, you need more than an everyday janitorial services company. You need a team that has both experience in providing exceptional janitorial services, and experience in the most clinically regulated fields.

BRAVO! has a proven record in reducing healthcare-associated infections in hospitals and health systems, and provides customized commercial cleaning services to a variety of clients. Our teams use the latest technology and best equipment to ensure that our clients’ facilities are given the same level of care and attention to detail that we would give our own.

The BRAVO! Advantage

The BRAVO! Advantage is a quality assurance and continuous improvement commitment to our clients that is designed to improve service delivery and exceed client expectations. Through the implementation of a customized online Quality Assurance System, supported by a Joint Review Committee Process, we ensure that our services provide the highest level of quality.

When the health and well-being of visitors and employees is at risk due to the coming flu season, businesses should rest assured that they are working with a company committed to quality, and more specifically a company committed to stopping the flu from spreading around your office.

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