Glossary of Terms

Alcohol-based hand sanitizers

Gelled lotion or foam recommended in concentrations of 62% alcohol by the CDC for reducing disease transmission and effective hand hygiene.

CDC or the Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Federal agency dedicated to protecting health and promoting quality of life through the prevention and control of disease, injury, and disability.

C-Diff

C-Diff, or Clostridium difficile, is a multi drug resistant bacterium that causes diarrhea and more serious intestinal conditions such as colitis.

Critical Touch Points

Surfaces that have a high percentage of contacts with individual’s hands. These CTP’s represent surfaces with a high risk for disease transmission and should be thoroughly disinfected regularly for optimal protection against health risks. Some germs have been shown to live on surfaces for up to 72 hours. Critical touch points include door knobs, sink handles, key boards, mice etc.

Cross-Contamination

The spreading of an organism from one surface to another via human contact, the use of common cleaning implements and any object which represents a vessel of dissemination.

E-Coli

Escherichia coli (abbreviated as E. coli) are a large and diverse group of bacteria. Although most strains of E. coli are harmless, others can make you sick. Some kinds of E. coli can cause diarrhea, while others cause urinary tract infections, respiratory illness and pneumonia, and other illnesses.

EPA

Environmental Protection Agency - A government agency that among other things registers disinfectants as effective against specific organisms.

EPA-Registered Disinfectants

Disinfectants that the EPA has tested and indicate are effective against specific organisms such as Influenza A (H1N1), MRSA, etc.

H1N1 Flu

(Also known as Swine Flu) is a respiratory disease caused by type A influenza virus. Symptoms are similar to the symptoms of the typical flu including fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. H1N1 is spread through human contact and by touching contaminated surfaces.

Hand Hygiene

The practice and protocol of proper and regular hand washing and the use of alcohol-based sanitizers.

Health-Based Cleaning System Program

Coverall’s proprietary and patent pending cleaning program using scientifically-validated products, equipment and methodologies proven to destroy and remove illness-causing germs such as Influenza A, MRSA, E-Coli and Salmonella.

Influenza A

A type of influenza virus that causes H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu).

MRSA

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a bacterial infection that has been shown to be multi-drug resistant. Staph skin infections cause a red, swollen, and painful area on the skin. MRSA is spread through human contact as well as surfaces that have been contaminated.

Pandemic

A disease prevalent throughout an entire country, continent, or the whole world; epidemic over a large area.

Swine Flu

See H1N1 Flu.

WHO or The World Health Organization

WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system.