Glo
Germ has been around for many years and is used by millions of people
worldwide. Organizations are constantly restocking this effective
infection control tool and singing it's praises for over 30 years. So,
why do we get so many questions at tradeshows on how to use Glo Germ?
We even talked to many infection preventionists that have Glo Germ and
do not know how to use it - letting it sit idle on their shelves... Why?
We have concluded that the germ simulation (fluorescent powder or
fluorescent gel) capabilities are so vast that infection control
professionals often over think what can be done with Glo Germ. Glo Germ
can be used with the most simple hand washing demonstration or be used
as an integral part of the environmental cleaning service verification
process. It can be used in games, activities, orientations, meetings,
competitions and all other types of gatherings for your organization.
Really, the possibilities are endless. So,
to help give you an idea how to implement Glo Germ as an effective
infection control tool within your organization, we are providing the
Top 20 General Ways to Implement Fluorescent Trainings. These 20 ideas
are general in nature, but cover many of the important concepts whether
you are at home, work or play. Millions of games and activities can
stem off of these ideas... So, if you have great ideas share them with
us so we can share with all! Subsequent posts may include fun game
ideas submitted by subscribers. If you have questions or would like to submit an idea please email info@OUTFOXprevention.com Top 20 Glo Germ User Ideas- Hand Washing Training with Fluorescent Glo Gel
- See
how well students/employees wash up by applying simulation germs and
having them try to wash them off! Water and soap don’t do the trick
unless there is friction and targeted cleaning.
- Glove Removal Testing with Fluorescent Powder
- See
how germs are spread while donning or removing gloves. Germs often
spread when an employee removes gloves carelessly. Glitterbug Powder is
perfect for this exercise.
- Testing Glove Efficiency with Glo Gel
- Have
students/employees don gloves and apply gel to test how well it holds
liquid and how it spreads. It will help employees realize that gloves
are only effective up to a point.
- Glove Replacement Reminder
- Show
students/employees how not replacing gloves can spread disease.
Specifically, germs and disease remain on gloves and gowns despite the
employee “feeling” clean. The Glitterbugs will show how the microbes
spread without anyone even knowing.
- Gown Removal Testing
- Show
how germs spread when not removed slowly and carefully. This is great
for orientation and check up lessons- especially when employees are new
to the healthcare profession. Gown removal often flips microorganisms
and infectious particles on areas and contaminates them.
- Gown Replacement Reminder
- Show
how germs and disease remain and need to be changed often. Most
employees see a gown as only a protection from germs for them but don’t
see them as transfer agents for viruses and bacteria.
- Privacy Curtain Disease Testing
- Visibly
show management and environmental cleaning staff the germ content on
curtains. Decide whether to keep permanent drapes or transition into
disposable drapes for hospital rooms.
- Environmental Cleaning Orientation
- Teach
new employees how to maintain a clean environment. Teaching
Environmental Cleaning Employees the same thing from the start
eliminates a lot of the issues in the future.
- Environmental Cleaning Verification
- Place
10-20 (or as little or as many as desired) Glo Germ dots in planned
places to verify if rooms or equipment are being cleaned. Use a black
light to highlight the “infected” areas. Test the staff on how clean
the areas are by how much Glitterbug is removed.
- General Hygiene Lessons
- Demonstrate
germ spreading through hand shaking, touching of the face, sharing pens
and utensils, etc. This fun way to use Glo Particles (i.e. GermJuice)
is popular with many people.
- Teaching “Staying Home From Work” Concept Lessons
- Demonstrate
how coughing, sneezing, mucous spreading, hand washing and other acts
spread disease when employees are sick. It will help increase the
health of the organization.
- Teach Food Safety
- Demonstrate
cross contamination of blood (raw meat), waste and other infectious
particles with the Glo Germ Oil (Orange Fluorescent Oil)
- Food safety for restaurants, pot luck lunches and food services in your organization
- Training Classes for Medical Professions.
- CPR,
EMT and other Medical Certifications for volunteers or part time
professionals will help solidify germ and hygiene concepts.
- Product Reviews and Trainings
- Demonstrate
product processes and how to properly use, maintain and dispose of the
infectious particles. The glow in the UV Black Light particles will
help demonstrate best practices for the permanent or disposable
products.
- Product orientations will get all employees on the same page for effective infection control.
- Product Comparisons
- Compare multiple products for the effectiveness and ease of use in terms of infection control.
- Decide which products are the best depending on the how the Glow Particles are contained or removed.
- Emergency Situations
- Demonstrate the need to maintain high hygiene standards even in high pressure and emergency situations.
- Demonstrate that germs and disease can prolong the suffering after emergencies.
- A
real life situation mixed with a germ simulation will help students and
employees realize the importance of infection control principles.
- Teach Parents, Clients, Caregivers and Visitors Hygiene Standards
- Ensure
that your students, employees or patients are able to experience a
clean environment whether at home, work or play. Share with them so
they can teach those close to them.
- Patient
safety should extend beyond the walls of the hospital or other
healthcare organization. Many patients become worse because of the
contaminated environments in which they live.
- Conduct Community Demonstrations
- Add a Glo Germ Lesson to invite participation and create excitement around fairs, booths and other community events.
- Kids love to see the germs on their hands.
- Employee or Student Orientation
- Ensure
all new students/employees adopt the standards of the organization.
Starting out right can reduce the amount of hygiene and infection
control problems in the future.
- Putting this into a regular rotation will reduce the spread of illness and disease in your organization.
- Clue Spray to Track Where Employees/Students Touch
- Want
to know the areas where most activity takes place in rooms? Use the
Clue Spray (fluorescent spray) to detect movement and disease spreading.
- Clue Spray is easy and light to spray on but still visible with a UV Blacklight
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