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ACI met with many of the 1500 attendees at the National Association of School Nurses’ 49th Annual Conference. Nurses were asked to provide comments about their concerns were about student health and why teaching handwashing is important. Two of the nurses shared that germ reduction is important to school nurses "because it affects student attendance" and "healthy kids are great learners!"
ACI shared information about Healthy Schools, Healthy People,…
February 4, 2019
Agency Defers Rulemaking, ACI Continues to Provide Safety, Efficacy Data on Five Key Antibacterial Ingredients
Washington, D.C. – December 19, 2017 – The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) issued the following statement in response to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) final rule governing the use of antibacterial ingredients in healthcare antiseptic products, including soaps, hand washes and rubs:
"The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) welcomes the decision by the Food and Drug…
February 4, 2019
In November, ACI met with many of the 1,300 Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Members and Advisers attending FCCLA’s 2017 National Cluster Meeting in Washington, DC. ACI presented a workshop for over 250 attendees and shared hand hygiene educational materials at the exhibit table.
The workshop focused the impact that good hand hygiene habits has on student health. It also included information about the Healthy Schools, Healthy People, It’s a SNAP program…
February 4, 2019
Sasol’s O’Brien Re-elected as Chair, Phoenix Brands’ Littlefield Re-elected as Vice-Chair
Washington, DC, February 9, 2016 – The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Board of Directors re-elected their officers and welcomed three new executives to its membership at the 2016 ACI Convention.
Returning as Board Chair is Tom O’Brien, Senior Vice President, Performance Chemicals, Sasol. Also re-elected were Board Vice-Chair Bill Littlefield, President & CEO, Phoenix Brands LLC, and Board…
February 4, 2019
ACI Co-Led Session to Address Major Infection Control Conference
ACI’s Paul DeLeo to Describe Pending Rule Changes That Could Affect Product Availability
Washington, D.C. – June 14, 2017 – The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) will help infection control experts better understand the process and possible results from pending U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decisions on the safety and effectiveness of certain active ingredients used in healthcare antiseptics in early 2018.
Dr. Paul…
February 4, 2019
The American Cleaning Institute has an engaging handwashing education activity sheet for children that's perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. Even though flu season is nearly over, CDC reminds us that handwashing is always a critical step in avoiding getting sick and spreading germs to others.
When Should You Wash Your Hands?
After using the restroom
When preparing food
Before meals and snacks
After touching animals or handling animal waste
When you or someone around you is ill
Anytime…
May 6, 2019
Handwashing tips, Free Mini-Poster and Activity Sheet
In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, the American Cleaning Institute has an engaging handwashing education activity sheet for children. Even though flu season is nearly over, CDC reminds us that handwashing is always a critical step in avoiding getting sick and spreading germs to others.
When Should You Wash Your Hands?
After using the restroom
When preparing food
Before meals and snacks
After touching animals or handling…
February 4, 2019
The American Cleaning Institute will be hosting the 2017 Healthy Schools, Healthy People, It’s a SNAP National Awards Ceremony at the ACI offices on May 17, 2017 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
ACI Members and stakeholders will have the opportunity to hear from the Litchfield High School FCCLA Chapter about their "Healthy Holidays" campaign that earned the national award.
The awards ceremony will also include a video presentation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The…
May 6, 2019
Germ Reduction in Schools Focus of Lunch and Learn Webinar
Resources, Recording and Additional Webinars Available Online
ACI’s second Lunch and Learn Webinar, Germ Reduction and Disease Prevention in Schools: Healthy Schools, Healthy People, It’s a SNAP on August 9, shared tips and resources to help educators and school nurses reduce germs at school and improve student health.
Good hand hygiene behavior can help students stay healthy and in school learning. Clean hands can…
February 4, 2019
ACI Statement on FDA Consumer Rule on Antibacterial Soaps
Washington, D.C. – September 2, 2016 – The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) released the following statement in response to a final rule issued by the Food and Drug Administration concerning consumer antibacterial soaps and washes:
"Consumer antibacterial soaps and washes continue to be safe and effective products for millions of people every single day.
"Antibacterial soaps are critical to public health…
February 4, 2019