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Health & Social Care Act 2008

Infection Information

The New Solution for Schools

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Infection Control Schools

Managing Infection in your vibrant circle of society

Did You Know…

Frequent hand washing can break the germ transfer chain & protect children’s health

Research reveals that students receive about

20% of their environmental exposure in

schools, accounting for a significant factor in

the transfer of infections within the community.

The spectrum of society that meet on a daily basis at

schools and educational centres, ranging from toddlers

to teenagers, parents and grandparents, provides an

opportunity for conversation and activity but also a unique

platform for transfer of common infections and disease that

continue to blight our society. In the home, parents returning

from work are subject to this unspoken exchange and

return to work the following day where their colleagues

obliviously join the fray.

Within the built environment, classrooms, lecture theatres,

assembly halls, gymnasia and canteens are all subject to

high density occupancy with rapid changeover of groups.

This provides the ideal circumstances for cross infection

that can lead to serious infectious outbreaks.

Absence of staff and students through illness causes

serious disruption and arises from transmission of

airborne pathogens from person to person, transmission

by touch on the surfaces of desks, keyboards and

door handles etc.

Educational centres are extremely vulnerable because

of frequent migration of classes from room to room.

Intermingling of the whole school or college population

at assemblies, break times and lunch times, as well as

high density occupation of classrooms, lecture theatres

and laboratories, provide perfect opportunities for

infection transfer.

Clean Academy is the perfect solution to this infection

rife environment.

Bacteria, including MRSA,

can survive in a variety

of conditions for long

periods of time and can

spread via dust particles,

clothing, furniture and

musical instruments

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Did You Know…

Introducing the New Solution for Schools – Clean AcademyClean Academy provides the management of key

elements in your environment. Using a simple inventory

of environmentally sound, child safe and ecologically

sustainable cleaning products combined with clear, precise

and traceable monitoring, it is a proven and effective

programme that guarantees to reduce cross contamination

Many schools now understand the benefits of creating a healthier

environment by implementing green cleaning and indoor air quality

programmes. The key benefits include :-

Risk of an adverse health effect is minimised

Attracting and retaining good teachers

Savings due to reduced teacher sick leave

Improved student attendance and performance

Reduced insurance premiums

Sanitation is particularly important where young children face the threat

of the spread of illness with unique health hazards, especially respiratory

infections, asthma attacks, skin disease and diarrhoea out-breaks.

Defined as “cleaning to protect health without harming the environment,”

the Clean Academy green cleaning programmes employ processes that

promote health, safety and social consciousness, include and promotes

the use of environmentally friendly janitorial products and equipment.

According to re-search “there is a direct connection between healthy

school environments; behaviours and attitudes of students, parents,

and educators; and academic achievement.” Being a scalable solution

the principles apply equally to small schools and nursery groups right

through to large Universities.

Clean Academy is a unique cleaning plan that enables schools to

publically demonstrate their commitment to well being through pre

compliance to the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and the Public

Bodies ( Social Value ) Act 2012, the latter of which requires an

ongoing demonstration of commitment with regards to economic,

social and environmental well being.

How it begins.Following an assessment of your environment an implementation

plan will be recommended specific to your goals and budgets and

will provide all you need to begin this proven and effective infection

control programme.

The Clean Academy Infection programme includes product training,

cleaning guides and records, electronic testing equipment, supportive

literature to promote hygiene awareness and free use of emblems,

relative to the particular aspects and products utilised.

The Three aspects of Clean Academy

Surface cleaningSurface cleaning, paramount for basic sanitation is stage

one and is managed using a simple inventory of proven

and effective, child safe chemicals. Cleaning records

and best practice guides are available.

Hand washing and sanitising

Following research that demonstrates that an infected

child can contaminate at least half their class through

poor hand washing, effective and child safe hand

washing products are another essential part to the

success of the scheme.

Air purity

The spread of illness through air borne pathogens plays

a significant part in transfer of infection. Through use of

air purification equipment this is greatly reduced.

Synergy through Trilogy

Defined as the working together of items to give

results that are greater than the sum of their

individual effects, synergy in cleanliness is

achieved by the trilogy of Clean Academy.

Respiratory viruses cause

sneezing and coughing...

Nasal secretions [from

sneezing] can travel at

a velocity of over 20 metres

per second and a distance

greater than 3 metres (about

10 feet) to contaminate

surrounding surfaces

This unique cleaning programme provides you infection control as standard, within your current budgets

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Measurement for management - Monitoring your environment

SystemSURE Plus™

ATP Hygiene Monitoring System

SystemSURE Plus is the world’s best-selling ATP hygiene monitoring

system. This new system uses state-of-the-art electronics with

improved functionality. Measuring adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the

universal energy molecule found in all animal, plant, bacteria, yeast

and mould cells, residues – particularly food or organic

residue – that contain large amounts of ATP can be detected. When

left on a surface, residues can harbour and grow bacteria, cause

cross-contamination, develop biofilm and many other problems.

Through regular monitoring and a structured approach to cleaning

and sanitation, the environment around you becomes a quantifiable

and manageable task.

Did You Know…

“Management requires numbers, anything else is guesswork and opinions”

Record Management

All tests and results are

managed using specially

created software. This identifies

trends and tracks cleanliness.

”The Clean Academy Programme is synergistically effective”

Strata All Purpose

Biocidal Cleaner

Child safe, all purpose biocidal

cleaner for cleaning and sanitising

all hard surfaces. Non- fragranced

and pleasant to use, frequent use

reduces resoiling.

Available in:2 litre concentrate5 litre - ready to use

Infection Control ProductsCreated by leading microbiologists in harmony with today’s

demanding environmental commitments, the Strata Infection

Control range has been strategically selected as part of

the Clean Academy programme. It is a unique range of

products that, through meticulous formulation compliant to

BS EN 1276 and carefully controlled usage, complement

each other providing you synergy in control.

Traditional cleaning chemicals such as All Purpose Cleaners,

Bleach, Disinfectants, Sanitisers etc have been proven to

counteract the properties of each other, resulting in quicker

re-soiling and no lasting infection control. Product Features:

Child safe

Easy to use

Environmentally sensitive

Synergistically effective

Promotes sustainability

Compliant to BS EN 1276

Strata Infection Control

product is donated to charity

organisations to facilitate and

promote hygiene to other high

risk areas in the world. This

saves lives and contributes

to a healthier society.

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Strata Biocidal

Kitchen Cleaner

For daily use, excellent grease

removal and surface cleaner.

Non- fragranced and safe for

food contact areas

Available in:2 litre concentrate5 litre - ready to use

Strata Biocidal

Washroom Cleaner

An effective, whilst safe, washroom

cleaner and descaler, ideal for

areas of hard water.

Available in:5 litre - ready to use

Strata Surface

Sanitising Disinfectant

Non hazardous, surface friendly

sanitising disinfectant for all

hard surfaces.

Available in:2 litre concentrate5 litre - ready to use

Strata Odour

Eliminator and Freshener

A combination of effective

agents that immediately tackles

stubborn odours.

Available in:5 litre - ready to use

Strata Moistuirising

Sanitiser Foam

Child safe alcohol free hand

sanitiser with moisturiser to

prevent drying of skin through

regular use.

Available in:250ml pump bottle 5 litre Refil

Strata Foam

Hand Soap

Enriched for hand cleansing

and moisturising, non- fragranced

foam soap for regular hand cleaning.

Available in:5 litre There is a direct connection

between healthy school

environments, behaviours

and attitudes of students,

parents and educators,

and academic achievement

”We believe that everyone deserves good health and well being”

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Immediate air purification

Airborne Surface

Disinfectant

For immediate knock down of

airborne bacteria and viruses, aerosol

releases a fog that reaches all parts

of the room, even to areas that cannot

normally be cleaned. An active agent

is left on all surfaces, providing a

lasting barrier against bacteria.

Available in:50ml 300ml

Constant air purificationRegular air movement and purification alone can significantly reduce airborne infection

125mm

400mm

Washroom ThermalWT 10,20,30

Whilst we can go days without food and hours

without water we can last only a few minutes

without air. Managing this precious commodity

is an important element of infection control -

fresh, clean air is good for you.

Did You Know…

Each of us breathes over 13,000 litres of air each day.

Providing them with the best environmentWhen it comes to our own children we insist on

providing the best environment for them. Clean

Academy is all about our interaction and connection

in society promoting good health and well being for

all. You can make sure that your school or centre

reflects this too.

This unique cleaning programme provides you infection control as standard, within your current budgets

For further information and to book a site visit contact:

Strata House,

42 Queensway,

Enfield, EN3 4SA

T: 0845 075 8300

F: 0845 075 8301

E: sales@cs4uk.com

School environments are the

key to a high performance

educational institution.

All photographic images in this brochure have been used

with the explicit permission of the copyright holders and

all necessary consent has been obtained. Some images

have been purchased from royalty-free photo libraries

and as such are representations of typical product users.

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Did You Know…

The Health & Social Care Act 2008

1 Systems to manage and monitor the prevention and control of infection. These systems use risk assessments and consider how susceptible service users are and any risks that their environment and other users may pose to them.

2 Provide and maintain a clean and appropriate environment in managed premises that faciltates the prevention and control of infections.

3 Provide suitable accurate information on infections to service users and their visitors.

4 Provide suitable accurate information on infections to any person concerned with providing further support or nursing / medical care in a timely fashion.

5 Ensure that people who have or develop an infection are identified promptly and receive the appropriate treatment and care to reduce the risk of passing on the infection to other people.

6 Ensure that all staff and those employed to provide care in all settings are fully involved in the process of preventing and controlling infection.

7 Provide or secure adequate isolation facilities.

8 Secure adequate access to laboratory support as appropriate.

9 Have and adhere to policies, designed for the individual’s care and provider

organisations that will help to prevent and control infections.

10 Ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that care workers are free of and are protected from exposure to infections that can be caught at work and that all staff are suitably educated in the prevention and control of infection associated with the provision of health and social care.

Infection Information - Rashes and skin infections

Recommended period to be kept away

from school, nursery or childminders

Comments

Athlete’s foot None Athletes foot is not a serious condition. Treatment is recommended

Chickenpox Five days from the onset of rash SEE: Vulnerable Children and Female Staff – Pregnancy

Cold sores None Avoid kissing and contact with the (Herpes simplex) sores. Cold sores are generally mild and self - limiting

German measles* Six days from onset of rash Preventable by immunisation (MMR x 2 doses). SEE: Female Staff – Pregnancy

Hand, foot and mouth None Contact your local HPU if a large number of children are affected. Exclusion may be considered in some circumstances

Impetigo Until lesions are crusted and healed, Antibiotic treatment speeds healing or 48 hours after commencing and reduces the infectious period antibiotic treatment

Measles* Four days from onset of rash Preventable by vaccination (MMR x 2). SEE: Vulnerable Children and Female Staff – Pregnancy

Molluscum contagiosum None A self-limiting condition

Ringworm Exclusion not usually required Treatment is required

Roseola (infantum) None None

Scabies Child can return after first treatment Household and close contacts require treatment

Scarlet fever* Child can return 24 hours after commencing Antibiotic treatment recommended appropriate antibiotic treatment for the affected child Slapped cheek/ fifth None SEE: Vulnerable Children and disease. Parvovirus B19 Female Staff – Pregnancy

Shingles Exclude only if rash is weeping and Can cause chickenpox in those who are cannot be covered not immune i.e. have not had chickenpox. It is spread by very close contact and touch. If further information is required, contact your local HPU. SEE: Vulnerable Children and Female Staff - Pregnancy

Warts and verrucae None Verrucae should be covered in swimming pools, gymnasiums and changing rooms

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Diarrhoea and Vomiting Illness

Respiratory Infections

Recommended period to be kept away

from school, nursery or childminders

Recommended period to be kept away

from school, nursery or childminders

Comments

Comments

Diarrhoea and/or vomiting 48 hours from last episode of diarrhoea Further exclusion may be required or vomiting for young children under five and those who have difficulty in adhering to hygiene practices

E. coli O157 Should be excluded for 48 hours from Further exclusion may be required for VTEC the last episode of diarrhoea young children under five and those who have difficulty in adhering to hygiene practices

Typhoid* [and Further exclusion may be required for some This guidance may also apply to some paratyphoid*] children until they are no longer excreting some contacts who may require (enteric fever) microbiological clearance

Shigella Please consult your local HPU for (dysentery) further advice

Cryptosporidiosis Exclude for 48 hours from the last Exclusion from swimming is episode of diarrhoea advisable for two weeks after the diarrhoea has settled

‘Flu (influenza) Until recovered SEE: Vulnerable Children

Tuberculosis* Always consult your local HPU Requires prolonged close contact for spread

Whooping cough* Five days from commencing antibiotic Preventable by vaccination. After (pertussis) treatment, or 21 days from onset of treatment, non-infectious coughing illness if no antibiotic treatment may continue for many weeks. Your local HPU will organise any contact tracing necessary

Other Infections

Recommended period to be kept away

from school, nursery or childminders

Comments

Conjunctivitis None If an outbreak/cluster occurs, consult your local HPU

Diphtheria * Exclusion is essential. Always consult Family contacts must be excluded until cleared with your local HPU to return by your local HPU. Preventable by vaccination. Your local HPU will organise any contact tracing necessary

Glandular fever None

Head Lice None Treatment is recommended only in cases where live lice have been seen

Hepatitis A* Exclude until seven days after onset of In an outbreak of hepatitis A, your local jaundice (or seven days after symptom HPU will advise on control measures onset if no jaundice)

Hepatitis B*, C*, None Hepatitis B and C and HIV are bloodborne HIV/AIDS viruses that are not infectious through casual contact. For cleaning of body fluid spills. SEE: Good Hygiene Practice

Meningococcal Until recovered Meningitis C is preventable by vaccination. meningitis*/ There is no reason to exclude siblings or other septicaemia* close contacts of a case. Your local HPU will advise on any action needed

Meningitis* due to Until recovered Hib and pneumococcal meningitis are other bacteria preventable by vaccination. There is no reason to exclude siblings or other close contacts of a case. Your local HPU will give advice on any action needed

Meningitis viral* None Milder illness. There is no reason to exclude siblings and other close contacts of a case. Contact tracing is not required

MRSA None Good hygiene, in particular handwashing and environmental cleaning, are important to minimise any danger of spread. If further information is required, contact your local HPU

Mumps* Exclude child for five days after Preventable by vaccination (MMR x 2 doses) onset of swelling

Threadworms None Treatment is recommended for the child and household contacts

Tonsillitis None There are many causes, but most cases are due to viruses and do not need an antibiotic

* denotes a notifiable disease. It is a statutory requirement that doctors report a notifiable disease to the proper officer of the local authority (usually a consultant in communicable disease control). In addition, organisations may be required via locally agreed arrangements to inform their local HPU. Regulating bodies (for example, Office for Standards in Education (OFSTED)/Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI)) may wish to be informed – please refer to local policy.

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T: 0845 075 8300

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E: sales@cs4uk.com

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