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Exec. Director Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC)

Joined February 2009
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Do you know the 5 factors of effective commercial cleaning? #cleaning #howtoclean #facilitycleaning
As a mom of 3 little boys, I am desperate to get my kids' childhood back to normal. As a doctor, I want data to know that what we're doing is actually effective. I was floored when I graphed these numbers from ATL schools this week. #maskmandate
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These kids rocked Regionals! Ali and Luke both qualified for Nationals and Claire had some solid PR’s as a freshman! 🎉#Templepride
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Don't skip the second dose of Pfizer or Moderna if you've already gotten your first dose. Without the second dose, your vaccine-induced protection isn't as strong or long-lasting.
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Life is not a competition, it's a game. It's not about winning or losing, it's about all the fun we can have before it ends.
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A woman in Fairbanks Alaska presented with a mysterious grey lesion on her left upper arm, along with shoulder pain, fatigue, and a fever. On 20 Sept it was confirmed that she has the 2nd-ever known case of a new virus, "#Alaskapox," a member of the same genus as smallpox.
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We are proud to introduce the GBAC STAR™ Accreditation Program, designed to help facilities establish a comprehensive system of cleaning, disinfection, and infectious disease prevention. Ensure your facility is #GBACSTAR accredited today. Apply now: bit.ly/GBACSTAR
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As #COVID-19 virus continues to spread, the @ISSAworldwide GBAC safety training initiative for frontline responders continues 7 days a week. Training here journalists in #Washington #DC & also emergency medical personnel, firefighters, police, high-risk custodial service workers
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When stewardship pharmacist catches primary team using unneeded meropenem #stewardmeme
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Introducing two new infograhics to help you to help you properly and safely clean and disinfect for the novel coronavirus. Available in English and French. Infographics here: bddy.me/2Ocpc5Y
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Tom Hanks says "shame on you" to those who choose not to wear a mask. And he's not the only one. usatoday.com/story/entertain…
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ISSA and GBAC, a division of ISSA, are here to help cleaning industry professionals understand how to properly clean and safely disinfect for the novel #coronavirus. Learn about personal protective equipment best practices here: bit.ly/37kN1S0
Hard Rock Stadium to become the first public facility to earn the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a Division of @issaworldwide, accreditation. Find out more → hardrockstadium.com/hard-roc…
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Dr. Aneesh Mehta of Emory University Medical School talks to @GStephanopoulos about data collected during coronavirus drug trial and what comes next. abcn.ws/3d2VryY
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1 May 2020 would have been Beth Griffin's 45th birthday. Please take a moment to think about the partnerships and capacities built through Beth's legacy for frontline health workers, researchers, and lab professionals - and what we can all do next to be #SaferTogether.
My sweet boys! ❤️
There have been a number of concerning #COVID19 developments over the last few days. This thread summarizes some of them and says what this means for health care system planning. 1/x
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What's Next for #COVID19? Containment would make an enormous difference to health around the world. Is it still possible? My OpEd just published on the possible trajectories and critical actions on @ThinkGlobalHlth by @CFR_org bit.ly/37x6cq4
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Let’s teach how to clean & disinfect any surface safely & effectively to destroy viruses. How to wash your hands for 20 secs with soap & water. How to prevent viruses from spreading, how to protect yourself from infection, how to treat a viral illness. #COVID19 #Ebola #Flu – at Eastern District, Hong Kong
Everyone in #HongKong is wearing some sort of mask that helps to prevent you from touching your face, nose & mouth. You can also wear gloves when traveling on public transport & in crowded public areas. Wash your hands often with soap & water for at least 20 seconds. #coronavirus – at Eastern District, Hong Kong
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