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CDC, Team Lead, Early Care and Education Team
Carrie Dooyema MSN, MPH, RN is the Early Care and Education (ECE) Team Lead in the Obesity Prevention and Control Branch in CDC’s Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity. In this role she conducts and supports evaluation, applied research, surveillance, and provides technical assistance to states and communities to support healthy child growth, early learning, and school readiness. She is currently serving in the CDC…
The American Cleaning Institute knows that many families affected by Hurricane Harvey are suffering and families will continue to be impacted by the flooding. Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the devastation.
Cleaning and disinfecting surfaces in your home after a flood is a major undertaking. It is important that it be done right to prevent further damage to the property and help prevent illness. Choosing and using the right…
Am I cleaning too much? Is that a thing I should be worrying about?Setting and maintaining high hygiene standards is not cleaning too much. It is an important part of defending ourselves against infections and illnesses. You want to focus on cleaning regularly at key times for health. There may be different reasons why you worry about “cleaning too much.” It could be that you’re worried about cost, the amount of product you’re using in your home, or the use of disinfectants. Whatever…
Reusable bags are a sustainable alternative to plastic bags. However, they need proper care to prevent things like germs and mold from growing and cross-contaminating your food. Wash and store bags safely between each use. Here's how:
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Wash bags after each use, following care instructions. See the fabric care label or the table below for more details.
Wipe insulated bags with a…
Laundry Safety Alerts & IconsEducation is the key to injury prevention and ACI is working with a variety of organizations who are helping echo our safety messages. You may have noticed that some retailers are posting information near single-load liquid laundry packets on the shelves of your favorite stores to help raise consumer awareness of the safe use of these products. This information is important and should not be ignored when shopping and using these products. Take a moment to…
Global Handwashing Day Oct. 15
93% of Americans Found Handwashing is Important in Preventing the Spread of Illness at Home, American Cleaning Institute Survey Finds
Checkout ACI’s Global Handwashing Day Resources at cleaninginstitute.org/global-handwashing-day
Each year on October 15, Global Handwashing Day highlights the importance of handwashing with soap and water, especially during key times throughout the day.
The theme for this year is: Unite for Hand Hygiene. In recognizing the…
American Cleaning Institute Highlights Important Reminders for National Baby Safety Month
Visit www.packetsup.com For Key Safety Tips
This National Baby Safety Month, as parents grapple with the continued stress and distractions caused by pandemic parenting, remote working and lack of child care options, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) urges families to remain mindful of important baby and toddler safety habits when it comes to cleaning throughout the home.
While cleaning has become…
Life changes when a baby arrives, and it can be hard for new parents to feel prepared to navigate it all. Most expecting parents feel less than completely prepared to use cleaning products properly and safely around a new baby. The Clean First Steps: A Guide for New Parents toolkit is designed to provide guidance on the cleaning and hygiene best practices that can help keep babies and young children safe and healthy. Explore the different elements of the toolkit below…
CDC, Team Lead Domestic Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Epidemiology Team
Jennifer Cope, MD, MPH is a medical epidemiologist and infectious disease physician with the Waterborne Disease Prevention Branch in the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases at CDC where she leads the Domestic Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Epidemiology Team. Dr. Cope obtained a BS in Microbiology from Penn State University and received her medical degree from the…
ACI CEO Melissa Hockstad Unveils Theme for Industry’s Top Business Event
Work on Advancing Sustainability Initiatives, Ingredient Communication Policy Highlighted During ACI State of the Association Address
Besides the American Cleaning Institute, ACI will also stand for something else at its 2024 Industry Convention: “Advancing Cleaning Innovation.”
Melissa Hockstad, ACI President & CEO, announced the theme for the 2024 Convention during her State of the Association address at the…