The Buckeyes and a leading I&I company want to help businesses owners and others make public spaces safer from COVID-19 and other pathogens. 
 
The College of Education and Human Ecology at The Ohio State University has introduces a free, online course on how to help prevent the spread of infection, with a focus on the important role of cleaning and disinfecting in public spaces. The course, “Infection Prevention 101 for Public Spaces,” explores best-in-class infection prevention strategies for helping to keep public spaces safer. Whether you are seeking guidance on infection prevention programs for your business, for an employee who has taken on new cleaning responsibilities or for a cleaning professional who wants to enhance their understanding of infection prevention, this course provides important scientific context and practical tips. 
 
CloroxPro provided support to help create and launch the course during the spring semester of 2021. 
 
“Many of the infection prevention practices we use every day in healthcare settings also have utility in other public spaces,” said Doe Kley, RN, CIC, MPH, a senior infection preventionist in the CloroxPro Healthcare division who serves a content expert for the Hospitality Management program and supported development of the Infection Prevention 101 for Public Spaces course. “So there is a strong need for infection prevention education for employers and employees working both in healthcare facilities and beyond.”
 
“Cleaning and disinfecting have always played an important role in overall public health,” she said, “and better understanding of the science of infection prevention enables businesses to implement effective long-term plans to reduce the spread of many pathogens in addition to COVID-19.”
 
The free course consists of the following:
 
·       Video 1: Introduction to Infection Prevention in Public Spaces  
·       Video 2: Where Do Infectious Agents Hide
·       Video 3: Transmission of Diseases
·       Video 4: Cleaning, Disinfection, Product Selection

“Infection Prevention 101 for Public Spaces” is available for free on ScarletCanvas.
 
“This online class, which is completely free, helps those responsible for the cleaning and disinfection of public spaces understand not only how to reduce the spread of infection but also why this foundational knowledge is so critical to elevating overall health and wellness in the workplace,” said Anne Turpin, CTA, MBA and senior lecturer in The Ohio State University’s Hospitality Management program who delivered the course.