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Practical thinking on facility operations, service delivery and the systems that help organizations manage quality, risk and performance.
Perspectives from Getty Team on the operating decisions behind cleaner, safer and more reliable facilities.
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Healthcare
How Contamination Moves Through Outpatient Healthcare Spaces
A viral tracer study in an outpatient urgent-care clinic found that contamination introduced on just two high-touch surfaces spread to 73% of sampled surfaces and hands within two hours. The findings offer facility managers a practical lesson: effective healthcare cleaning should focus on interconnected touchpoints, clear ownership, and risk-based cleaning strategies.
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Janitorial Services
How Facility Managers Can Achieve Real-Time Visibility Into Janitorial Operations
One of the most persistent structural gaps in this ecosystem is the lack of real-time visibility into janitorial operations. Despite its critical importance to health, safety, and customer perception, custodial work remains one of the least transparent functions in facility management. This article outlines how leading organizations are addressing this gap and identifies the key mechanisms required to create real-time clarity, accountability, and performance improvement in janitorial services.
Disinfection
The Strategic Role of Electrostatic Disinfection in Workplace Health and Safety
Electrostatic disinfection can provide useful supplemental coverage in the right environments, but technology alone is not a sanitation strategy. Its value depends on where, when and why it is deployed.
Janitorial Services
The Business Case for Hiring or Training Janitorial Staff with Bloodborne Pathogen Knowledge and Certification
Maintaining a safe and healthy workplace is a foundational responsibility for organizations across industries, including corporate offices, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and public spaces. Janitorial services are integral to this…
Window Washing
5 Surprising Benefits of Regularly Cleaning Your Commercial Windows
An important yet often overlooked aspect of maintaining a professional image is commercial window cleaning. Routine, thorough window cleaning not only enhances a building’s aesthetic appeal but also demonstrates professionalism and attention to detail. From increasing curb appeal to supporting health and energy efficiency, there are numerous benefits to regular commercial window cleaning.
Day Porter Services
The Day Porter Advantage: Key to a Clean and Productive Workspace
Hiring a professional cleaning company is a smart investment for maintaining the cleanliness of any commercial facility. However, relying solely on a night cleaning crew means the building can become messy throughout the day. That’s where a day porter comes in. A day porter is a janitorial team member dedicated to keeping your facility clean around the clock—so your workspace stays spotless, not just after hours.