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The COVID-19 pandemic caused new and unique circumstances that led to demand for personal protection equipment outpacing supply very rapidly. The pandemic’s massive and urgent needs caused chaos in supply that forced U.S. importers to quickly identify new sources for PPE. That urgency combined with restricted travel forced some companies to modify or abandon their normal due diligence processes for vetting new suppliers. And that led to some serious fraudulent activities.Get involved and help...

Jennifer Gordon is an urban and medical entomologist who understands that even the most common and what might seem harmless insect can still become an issue in a home or office, even a potential health hazard. In this Straight Talk! broadcast, she explains the impact of fruit flies and gnats and what the cleaning industry needs to know about these pests. For professional support and help with any entomology issue, including project work, speaking and training, and more, visit the Bug Les...

Both ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, and IFMA, the worldwide association for facility management professionals, created and implemented strategies to not only serve, but to empower their members to navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Don Gilpin, the president and CEO of IFMA, along with John Barrett, the executive director of ISSA, share their thoughts, how they responded, and their view of the future of the industry.

Douglas Stein is the CEO of PPE Advantage and has been deeply involved with several aspects of the global issue of PPE fraud, an unfolding drama documented by ISSA Media. Here is his story.Get involved and help with this anti-fraud and recovery effort. Join the PPE Fraud Coalition LinkedIn Group here.

SARS-CoV-2 outbreaks in nursing homes have been devastating during the pandemic, and have led to the creation of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) units within nursing homes to care for affected patients. Until now, the frequency and persistence of SARS-CoV-2 environmental contamination in these units have not been studied.Patty Olinger, the executive director of GBAC, along with Jeff Cross, ISSA media director, analyze the details of a recent study by the Journal of the American Geriatrics...

This episode is not only about the details of an insect, but it’s a psychology lesson as well. Bed bugs are named for where you usually find them, where you hope you would normally be comfortable and safe. When you have a bed bug infestation, it can lead to all types of psychological effects. In this episode of Straight Talk!, Jennifer Gordan, an urban and medical entomologist with Bug Lessons Consulting, shares details not many might be aware of when it comes to bed bugs, the impact on publi...