Who is Nikki Mitchell?

How did Rhonda and Nikki meet?

The flight around the world

How the Nikki Mitchell Foundation got started

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How to stay positive even when it’s hard

We control our outlook on life

Positivity during COVID

Social Media: Positive or Negative

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Can baking be healthy?

Does eating healthy really change how you feel?

What is gluten?

Want to see the recipes Jess shared with us? Click Here

Contact Jess Wright for all of your baking needs! Check out her facebook page to contact her!

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What are some benefits of a clean workplace? Clean office building?

How important is it to be able to personalize your desk/office?

Wendell talks about Apace Packaging and the process for bottling/blistering pharmaceutical tablets.

We learn the extensive process for cleaning and preparing the medications for bottling.

Wendell explains the recycling process and the importance of keeping the warehouse protected from contamination.

What are some concerns you have about the safety of your medication when you visit a drug store?

Laura discusses her 20/20 rule that helps her keep her home and office clutter free. You can see the infographic at thecleanlife.show.

See the bottling line at Apace Packaging!

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Nearly 800,000 people die by suicide in the world each year

A first hand account on Suicide

Bullying

If you or someone else is in crisis, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to speak with a certified listener by calling 1-800-273-8255 or by chatting online at suicidepreventionlifeline.org. It’s free, confidential, and available 24/7.

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Work/Life Balance

Women in the workplace

How women can support other women

How women’s positions in the workforce have changed over time

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We recap minimalism and talk with Coach about memorabilia.

Coach talks about prioritizing our things, especially those we have sentimental attachment to.

We discuss intentionality and bringing things into our lives that serve purpose.

Coach brings up mindfulness and how it affects our desires and values.

How does clutter affect our interactions with others?

Learning to be present and focusing on the things we prioritize.

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What is minimalism? Is it one-size-fits-all?

Is there a difference between organizing and decluttering?

Laura discusses Marie Kondo’s method “Does this spark joy?” and some of the hesitations about following that idea.

Remember the 20/20 rule from episode 11? We introduce the 30/30 and 90/90 rule to help you fill your life with things that are essential and add value.

It’s not all about living in an empty space. We close up the episode talking about the benefits of clutter.

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The Minimalists | Marie Kondo

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing

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Environmental Services Week

Join us September 8-14 as we celebrate Environmental Services week, bringing awareness and appreciation to the individuals who make an important impact behind the scenes

Enjoy 20% off Waltz D products at store.avkare.com with the code EVS2019 - offer is valid throughout the month of September!

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We are on YouTube! Find a live recording of this podcast on our channel

DISCLAIMER - we are not doctors! This is simply an account of our experiences and research done online

There are several benefits of fish oil such as

fighting depression and anxiety

improving eye health

promoting brain health during pregnancy

improving risk factors of heart disease

reducing inflammation

reducing symptoms of ADHD

and more… read here

We question how much omega-3s we need in our diets

We talk about some of the side effects of fish oil and what to prepare for

We discuss other methods for getting those omega-3s besides fish or supplements

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Nikki Mitchell Foundation: The start

The Bridge of Wings Program

How we help patients

Patient stories

Thanksgiving Fundraiser

The Jamey Johnson Homecoming Tournament and Concert

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqngNX-ax6g&feature=emb_title

http://bridgeofwings.com/

https://www.nikkimitchellfoundation.org/

https://www.facebook.com/JameyJohnsonHomecoming

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How did Rhonda and Nikki meet?

The flight around the world

How the Nikki Mitchell Foundation got started

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What is a Landscape Architect?

How do I become a Landscape Architect?

Page Duke

Tips and Tricks for fall and winter plants

What is the best thing about being a LA?

What is the worst thing about being a LA?

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Are you letting your kids trick or treat?

Costumes

Halloween History

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Inside sales Benefits

Outside sales Benefits

Inside sales complications

Outside sales complications

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What does High School Football look like during COVID?

College Football

NFL COVID Safety

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What does Unit Dose mean?

UD Packaging

What is a GPO?

The benefits of Direct Buying

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International Podcast Day

Kerry Dilley talks about his upcoming podcast “Pill Talk”

Anyone can make a podcast

Austin Dunston talks about his podcast “The Common Fan”

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How to stay positive even when it’s hard

We control our outlook on life

Positivity during COVID

Social Media: Positive or Negative

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Trying to please everyone during COVID

The challenges COVID brings for salesmen

A little bit of AvKare Sales History

AvKare Golf Tournament

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Nearly 800,000 people die by suicide in the world each year

A first hand account on Suicide

Bullying

If you or someone else is in crisis, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to speak with a certified listener by calling 1-800-273-8255 or by chatting online at suicidepreventionlifeline.org. It’s free, confidential, and available 24/7.

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What it takes to be a Flight Attendant

Is it safe to fly?

Traveling as a Flight Attendant

What precautions are being taken to ensure safety?

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Why Golf is a common Charity event

The 2nd Annual AvKARE Charities Golf Tournament

What is a Mulligan package?

whynotgolf.com/avkare

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What is Consumer Confidence?

Are we being blinded by the “image”?

How do you determine who to trust in the media?

Podcast References:

Fox Article Dave Refers To

Fyre Festival

Itchycoo Music Festival

Waltz D Disinfectant

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What is the “plan” for the school year?

How does virtual learning compare to classroom learning?

Will kids fall behind?

What precautions will be taken for student safety?

🍎 Head over to AvKARE’s Teacher Bundle to get all of your disinfectant needs for this school year! 🍎

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Can baking be healthy?

Does eating healthy really change how you feel?

What is gluten?

Want to see the recipes Jess shared with us? Click Here

Contact Jess Wright for all of your baking needs! Check out her facebook page to contact her!

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Work/Life Balance

Women in the workplace

How women can support other women

How women’s positions in the workforce have changed over time

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Other than the obvious “not being able to visit in person” comment, are there any other issues in keeping in touch with your customers?

How have you been able to adapt and continue to be relevant with your customers?

What are your tips for reaching out to them?

In your world, what are examples of relevant information the buyer needs to know?

Do you have an example of a real connection you’ve made with a customer?

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Dave introduces Molly, The Clean Life's new co-host and talks about upcoming topics. Also, catch a preview on why healthy eating habits are important!

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How do germs spread?

How can I avoid germs in public?

What hand sanitizer can I use that won’t dry out my hands?

How can I avoid germs at home?

What are the most germ-ridden places in public settings?

Are there benefits to being exposed to some germs?

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What have been some of the changes people are experiencing?

What is important to focus on during quarantine?

What are the expectations we had going into quarantine and how did those play out?

What were some of the struggles you experienced?

What are your tips for success moving forward?

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What is diabetes?

What are the different types of diabetes?

What medications control diabetes?

What is insulin and why is it important?

How does a diabetic determine if their sugar levels are too high or low?

What are other signs and symptoms of high or low blood sugar?

What can you do when a diabetic is experiencing either high or low blood sugar levels?

How do I know if I’m at risk for diabetes?

What can I do to prevent diabetes?

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What is a pharmacy buyer?

How has life changed for a pharmacy buyer during the pandemic?

How are hospitals adjusting to these changes?

What are you doing to help pharmacy buyers?

How can we show our appreciation to pharmacy buyers?

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What are the CDC recommendations for protecting yourself against COVID-19?

What do individuals need to protect themselves?

What do healthcare professionals need to protect themselves?

How can we DIY our own facemasks? Where can we buy them?

How are individual states responding to COVID-19? What are their decisions on moving forward?

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What are the benefits to a healthy cleaning habit?

How can less clutter help our stress levels?

What are the top 8 simple habits to keep your home neat and tidy?

What products do you use to help you clean and disinfect your home?

How do you implement these habits in your daily life?

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What is Men’s Health month all about?

Why is this month important

What are some of the things that are particularly important to Men’s Health?

Given our current situation, why is now more important than ever to check in on health?

What are some of the differences between men and women when it comes to seeking treatment?

What are some ways men can use this month to focus on their health?

How can AvKARE help?

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What is RA? What does it do?

Is RA inherited?

If there’s no cure for RA, how can people manage it?

What are some of the drugs offered that can help individuals manage their pain?

How can pharmacies get in contact with AvKARE to get these drugs?

What are some other things you can do to help minimize the pain?

What is your experience with RA?

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We talk with Lauren about mental health and how to adjust to change, the process of coping with these changes, and some ways you can help yourself handle these circumstances.

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What is a pharmaceutical repackager?

What do unit dose repackagers do?

What are some of the FDA regulations around unit dose repackaging?

Why is outsourcing pharmaceuticals so important?

How does this help big and small health systems?

What are the benefits of using AvKARE for your unit dose repackaging needs?

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Learn about Hypochlorous Acid

Good Housekeeping tips to clean and disinfect toys

Tips on how to clean hard plastic and bath toys, plush toys, electronics, and baby toys

Now is a good time to get rid of toys

What will playdates look like in the future?

Teach kids proper hand hygiene now

Victory Electrostatic Sprayer

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CDC Coronavirus updates

Inject Safe Barrier Bandage

VaccinesWorkforAll

WHO World Immunization Week

CDC Making the Vaccine Decision

CDC 6 Things You Need to Know about Vaccines

Learn about Hypochlorous Acid

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CDC Coronavirus updates

How are kids responding to life without sports?

How are families reacting to life without sports?

2016 Spring Hill Raiders Championship Season

Laura’s sports highlights

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CDC Coronavirus updates

How AvKARE is managing quarantines and social distancing

We meet Michael’s new dog!

We talk about the changes happening at AvKARE as we work to get our infection control products

What is involved in getting a product to market?

AvKARE products are manufactured in the US!

We talk hydroxychloroquine in the time of COVID-19

Waltz D is EPA approved against Norovirus and Coronavirus (specifically SARS-CoV 2)

Call 931-292-6222 and press 7 to learn more about Waltz D

We learn how Michael is handling social distancing

We wrap talking about the Victory Electrostatic Sprayer for disinfecting

How AvKARE is looking out for you - no price gouging or gimmicks

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Laura discusses how to clean your home if you have allergies and things to look out for.

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CDC Coronavirus updates

Laura talks about tips for cleaning your home and things you might not think about

Do you know how to clean your medicine cabinet? Now is the best time to look into discarding your old medication.

Read Janneke’s blog about spring cleaning your medicine cabinet

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CDC Coronavirus updates

Elizabeth explains how she is able to work from home, tag team with her husband to take care of the kids, and manage shopping and other essential tasks in New York

Catch Elizabeth on social media! Instagram, Facebook, BMG Social

Dave and Laura come back and talk about how you can better work from home and stay healthy while doing so

Mentions in this episode refer to it as episode 38.

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CDC Coronavirus updates

If you’re tired of cracked, dry skin after using alcohol based hand sanitizers, check out Waltz Free, a hand lotion that sanitizes, killing 99.99% of germs without leaving your hands damaged. Waltz Free protects you 4X longer than other hand sanitizers.

During quarantine, older generations might need help with using technology to reduce social contact

Tip 1: Call them and ask if they need help with prescriptions

Tip 2: Help them order groceries online

Tip 3: Walk them through telehealth options

Tip 4: Order care packages with crafts and entertainment

Kids are out of school and driving you crazy? Here are ways to keep them entertained.

Tip 1: DIY crafts using supplies or spring cleaning items you might get rid of

Tip 2: Play games or make up their own

Tip 3: Give them tools to start a podcast, vlog, or blog

Tip 4: Find online games or dust off your old computer games - limit screen time

Tip 5: Add movement with games

Tip 6: Write a book together using resources from NaNoWriMo - they have great resources for young writers and you can even help them turn their writing into a book or family anthology!

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Heidi debunks the myths of coronavirus

We talk about how to clean your home and prepare for being out in public

Inform yourself on coronavirus by checking in on the latest real information from the CDC

Minimize your travel if you can and make sure you bring along the right products

CDC Coronavirus updates

We talk about who is at risk and what you can do to help prevent the spread

Heidi talks about the flu and talks about how much of an impact it still has in the middle of flu season

Check out Heidi’s work at Wilcox EVS

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Coach talks about the economic impact coronavirus (COVID 19) has had on the stock market

Learn more about Waltz Free and how you can get better protection from a hand sanitizer

What are the indirect costs that illness has on the work environment and our economy?

What are some of the often overlooked areas of our life where we can make changes to live cleanly?

Contact Kerry on LinkedIn

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Unit dose - a dose of medicine prepared in an individual packet for convenience, safety, and monitoring

Eliminates need for measuring out continued dosages

Reduces inaccurate dosing concerns

Proper monitoring of dosages

Packaging is safer and has a longer shelf life

Patients and hospitals save money

AvKARE blog - Manufactured Unit Dosed Medications

Apace Packaging Podcast

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Get informed! CDC Links are a great resource.

First identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China

World Health Organization

46,997 confirmed cases total

46,550 lab confirmed cases in China

1,368 deaths in China

Report of 13,332 cases from China on Feb 13th are based on clinical diagnosis, not lab tested

Outside China: 447 confirmed cases in 24 countries, 2 deaths

Jan 30 - International Health Regulations Emergency Committee of the WHO declared COVID a public health emergency of international concern

Coronaviruses:

Large family of viruses common in many different species of animals

Started as a link to seafood and live animal market, but now cases of person-to-person spread

Spread from person to person happens in close contact

Thought to spread mainly via respiratory droplets - coughing, sneezing - similar to flu

Unclear if person can get by touching a surface or object that has virus on it

Symptoms

Fever, cough, shortness of breath

Can appear in as few as 2 days or as long as 14 after exposure

As of February 12 - cases in US

Positive - 15

Negative -347

Pending - 66

States of confirmed cases: AZ, CA, WA, IL, MA, WI

Prevention and treatment

Currently no vaccine

Avoid close contact with sick individuals

Avoid touching eyes, nose, mouth with unwashed hands

Stay home if you are sick

Cover cough or sneeze with tissue

Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces

Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds

Response

Limiting travel into US for anyone who has been to china within past 14 days

Get the flu vaccine and take preventative action to stop spread of germs

Laura’s blog on hand washing

Inject Safe Barrier Bandage

Victory Sprayers

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Heidi focuses on sustainable, innovative green cleaning and infection control solutions

Bachelors in microbiology, minor in chemistry, masters in environmental engineering

Highly skilled in performance testing, building testing programs that prove the concept of new chemicals and equipment in real world settings

Aims to educate and help facilities reduce toxic chemicals, improve indoor air quality, and streamline processes to find success in the world of cleaning and disinfecting for health

Speaker, educator, and trainer for the Healthy Schools Campaign, National School plant managers association, New York school transportation, association, conservation and recreation operational services, IEHA, ISSA and more

We learn about on-site generation and the importance of selling the product (hypochlorous acid) first

Heidi talks about the importance of studying and understanding data so you can attack the right problems

We ask Heidi how she approaches new facilities and uses her talents from the lab will cross over to reality

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It’s 2020 and we’re back with a bang! Parker Sipes is the President at Annihilare

Parker is an expert of hypochlorous acid - he talks about digging into the research and sustainability of hypochlorous acid back in 2014

Did you know that hypochlorous acid is produced by our bodies? Learn how!

Why is hypochlorous more effective than bleach? What about toxicity?

Learn about barriers in bacteria cells and how bleach and hypochlorous differentiate their attacks against the bacteria

Listen to the difference that electrostatic spraying of hypochlorous acid makes in your environment

Healthcare associated infections (HAIs) are on the rise - how can Annihilare make a difference?

Parker talks about dwell times, an often overlooked requirement for disinfectants

Annihilare’s On-Site Generation technology

Annihilare’s HIPS (Electrostatic) Application technology

Annihilare’s Resources

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Dave and Laura will be back on February 5th with all new episodes of The Clean Life.

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We’re taking a short break. Come back in 2020 for some better guests and bigger topics!

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We talk about Waltz D and the uses for the hard surface disinfectant

Pair that with a Victory sprayer and you have the whole package!

What is the difference between cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting?

What are the best places to use Waltz D?

Next we introduce Waltz Free, a moisturizing lotion that sanitizes

What makes Waltz Free so much better than alcohol-based hand sanitizers?

How can Waltz Free make a difference in the healthcare setting? What about around children?

Finally, we discuss the Inject-Safe Barrier Bandage - if you recall, we had a great podcast with Mark Harris!

You can find more information on the Inject-Safe Barrier Bandage here. Watch the video to see Mark demonstrate the self-sealing membrane on a balloon!

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Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at Victory, AvKARE, and The Clean Life. Enjoy a safe and healthy holiday!

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We catch up with David Reimann and get an update on their Keep Kids Healthy Campaign

We get some statistics about school infection prevention programs, especially the frustration that the programs are more reactive than proactive

You have until the end of November 2019 to register

David tells us some exciting new happenings at Victory

There is a new extended nozzle and a cart for the electrostatic sprayer backpack - they’d make some awesome Christmas gifts!

You can see a video of these new products, starring our friend David Reimann, from ISSA on YouTube

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Why do New Year’s resolutions fail?

The excitement of a new habit wears off

We live in a world where we want immediate results

We aren’t changing the environment to suit our new habits

We know the what, but not the how-to or why

Change your mentality and start now!

Start small now - make one small change and try to make it through the end of the year

Reassess your plan on January 1 - what worked, how do you need to adjust

Get support! Declaring your goals makes you more likely to want to complete them

Track or document the challenges or changes you make - you’ll be able to see the incremental progress you make

Be kind - it’s okay to mess up, just don’t call it quits after a small slip

Cleaning resolutions you can start now

30 Day Minimalism Game - get rid of one item on December 1, 2 items on Dec 2, 3 on Dec 3, and so forth

or just try one a day for the rest of the year and for 2020

Make your bed - start your day with one small success and see where it takes you

Create a weekly cleaning schedule and post it. You’re more likely to:

stick to it

get help

make it interesting by switching up tasks

Clean your dishes immediately after using them

“Power Five” - set a timer for five minutes before a meal or before bed and clean for all five minutes! Tie it in to the minimalism game! Make your own game out of it (who can throw away the most stuff?)

“A place for everything and everything in its place” - are you organizing stuff you don’t actually use? Think about getting rid of it!

Replace your cleaning products with something that actually works like Waltz D from AvKARE

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We recap some of our best highlights about hand hygiene

Episode 20 - Dr. Shanina Knighton talks about patient hand hygiene and how she plans to empower the patient to take control of their hand hygiene practice

Episode 26 - Mark Harris talks about the Inject Safe Barrier Bandage, available at store.avkare.com, and how important it will be during the flu season

Episode 16 - Dave and Laura recap their time at HITS, specifically with Sanjay Saint’s leadership and mindfulness practices around hand hygiene

Episode 24 - We wrap the show with some amazing clips from Buffy’s podcast about Infection Preventionists and how important hand hygiene is

November 21, Buffy is hosting the second webinar in her infection prevention series. Make sure you register!

Webinar - sign up for Buffy’s webinar on LTC and Infection Prevention

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What are allergies? What causes them?

What are the different types of allergies?

Are allergies inherited?

What are some treatments for allergies?

How can we protect ourselves from allergens?

Does local honey help prevent allergies?

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We are live from Nashville! Head to YouTube to see our travel studio

We are in the middle of flu season - what do we need to do to protect ourselves?

Mark talks about the Inject-Safe Barrier Bandage, a self-sealing bandage for injection sites that helps protect the patient and healthcare provider

The bandage is faster and safer - did you know that surgical gloves are not sterile? Everyone’s hands go in there!

The bandage is a pre-procedure bandage that protects both individuals throughout the entire injection process

Why doesn’t the injection hurt for some patients after using the bandage? On average, 70% of patients report less pain after getting an injection with the Inject-Safe Barrier Bandage.

By protecting the healthcare environment with a self-sealing Inject-Safe Barrier Bandage, future patients are also protected.

Last year’s flu was a double whammy, with the H1N1 and H3N2 viruses hitting back to back. What were the ramifications there?

What can getting the flu vaccine do for you? What about the people around you?

Visit store.avkare.com to pick up Inject-Safe Barrier Bandages

We have Dr. Watson to thank for such an amazing invention! Listen to some of the inspiration behind this product - his passion for patient health helped revolutionize this bandage

There are walk-in clinics that use the barrier bandage. There are a variety of regional clinics as well as CVS Minute Clinic and Walmart

Head to the Inject-Safe website to see the barrier bandage work with a balloon!

Learn more about the flu at cdc.gov/flu

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We are live from Nashville! Head to YouTube to see our travel studio

Mark tells us a bit about the housing market and why now is a great time to purchase

80-90 people move to Nashville every week!

What makes Middle Tennessee so attractive to move to?

What does the process look like when working with a realtor?

What is the difference between handling people who are moving to a city from elsewhere or someone who might be living in that city but moving to a different part?

Have you talked to your mortgage company? Mark works with Churchill Mortgage often.

Mark’s top tips are doing your research and don’t be afraid to ask for help

The number one thing people notice about a home is smell - they know when you’re covering something up too!

Are you a smoker? Have pets? Use Waltz D when cleaning before a showing to help eliminate odors and properly disinfect your home

How to handle clutter, personal items on display, and layout of furniture when giving a home tour - did you know the average home has over 300,000 items?

Curb appeal - start at the mailbox! Mark tells us why

Give rooms a purpose!

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International Infection Prevention Week is October 13-19

We talk about Buffy’s background and her passion for spreading knowledge

Webinar series: Buffy is hosting 13 different FREE webinar series to increase awareness and educate individuals in the infection preventionist role in long-term care

She will discuss infections, an overview of CMS Federal requirements for infection control, and the roles and responsibility of an infection preventionist

Throughout the series, Buffy will give infection preventionists actionable items to better prepare them for their role

The first webinar is October 22, 11-12 MST

Lloyd-Krejci Consulting provides several different services to help you with your infection prevention and control within your environment

Links to the webinar and business can be found below

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How does the cleanliness of a campus affect decision making for prospective students?

What are some of the benefits of living on campus? What about off campus?

What to do when there are issues with your dorm

What are some of the trouble spots you might have missed while cleaning?

The problem with not having hand sanitizer available around campus

Laundry habits and cleaning common spaces

Suggestions for working with roommates on a cleaning schedule

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We introduce CBD and talk about what it is versus what it isn’t

What are some of the benefits of CBD?

How do we look for quality product? Where can we find a trusted list of this information?

What are some of the restrictions on CBD that can give skeptics some peace of mind when ordering product?

CBD is offered in other products besides oil - should we be wary?

How can we appropriately use the products to help with pain management?

Can we use this to help aging pets and their pain management?

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We discuss the campaign success in the past and the changes this year to make the campaign run

Victory is giving away 4 handheld electrostatic sprayers to select schools

60 million school days are lost every year because kids are sick

We talk about the steps schools can take to make sure the staff and students are healthy

You can find all the resources for the campaign here and you can sign up here.

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We are on YouTube! Find a live recording of this podcast on our channel

Meet our guest: Dr. Shanina Knighton. She knows a LOT about patient hand health - she’s dedicated herself to research!

Study referenced in the podcast

Are we really protecting everything that comes out of the room?

Have you ever thought the wipe on your meal tray in hospitals is for BEFORE your meal?

Sustainability of patient hand hygiene education is difficult within the staff

Nurses care for 6-10 patients and can’t always be present to make sure a patient is cleaning their hands properly every single time

Benefits of audio reminders in hospital rooms

Issues of hand sanitizer station locations in the room - many patients can’t access them

Issues of having hand sanitizers on the bed - what’s the solution?

Flipping the perception that healthcare worker hand hygiene is more important than the patient

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We are on YouTube! Find a live recording of this podcast on our channel

We’ve talked a lot about hand hygiene, hospital related infections, infection prevention… what about the individuals who make the difference?

Regina talks about the work that her environmental service professionals do to make sure you are safe in the hospital

The Association for the Health Care Environment (AHS)

EVS Initiative - the individuals cleaning in hospitals are more than just housekeepers

Movement to change their title to Environmental Service Professionals

They require skills and competencies that are much more intensive than those of commercial cleaning individuals

Must be educated in infection prevention, evidence based practices in cleaning and disinfecting, and knowledge of cleaning products and dwell times

Regina discusses the relationships she has with the people she works with and how she takes the extra effort to encourage them

We talk about the importance of the processes in place and importance of work to encourage staff that might only be noticed when things go wrong

The right product makes the difference

Take the pledge to acknowledge the EVS individuals for their extra effort to keep you safe in hospitals

Regina talks about the difference our AvKARE rep Thalia made that encouraged her to try new Waltz D and give her employees the right product

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The stats are staggering:

270,000 sepsis-related deaths in the US annually

65% of Americans know the word but only 1% can identify the symptoms

Over 1.7 million patients are impacted every year

Sepsis is completely preventable - so why is it still around?

Jim explains what exactly sepsis is and how it develops

We get more information on how it is diagnosed and treated

The information is there… what are the next steps to drive awareness?

Jim tells us the action steps we can take as a community to help increase awareness and take action to support the advocacy groups that are involved in sepsis awareness

Want to find out more? Check out the following links:

CDC

Sepsis Alliance

Sepsis Awareness Month: September

World Sepsis Day

Toolkits

Surviving Sepsis Campaign

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Dr. Sanjay Saint launched the conference with a discussion on leadership and mentorship in the healthcare setting

We explain the difference between technical and adaptive leadership

He talks about how applying mindfulness to hand washing can benefit the entire healthcare industry - and it starts with the leaders

Dr. Shanina Knighton led a riveting talk about changing our perspective from a healthcare hand washing mindset to one that focuses on patients

We talk about the issues around the current system and the lack of information given to patients

She has an amazing idea for keeping patients informed and proactive in their health

Dr. Charles Gerba discussed the issues of fabrics when it comes to environmental transmission of disease and germs

Have you ever thought about the germs in THIS object? Our new favorite phrase is introduced

We learned how important the design of a hospital room is in keeping patients and visitors healthy

Huge thanks to Dr. Christine Greene, Savannah Hatt, and the HITS conference for an informative few days about healthcare and infection prevention!

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We recap minimalism and talk with Coach about memorabilia.

Coach talks about prioritizing our things, especially those we have sentimental attachment to.

We discuss intentionality and bringing things into our lives that serve purpose.

Coach brings up mindfulness and how it affects our desires and values.

How does clutter affect our interactions with others?

Learning to be present and focusing on the things we prioritize.

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What is the plane cleaning schedule like?

What are the hotspots to avoid in an airplane?

Where can you take preventative measures to ensure you are minimizing your risk of germ contact on planes?

We discuss some of the myths surrounding germs on an aircraft.

Catch Dave and Laura this week as they finish up at the HITS conference in Buffalo, NY. You can find their updates on AvKARE’s social media, linked below.

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What is minimalism? Is it one-size-fits-all?

Is there a difference between organizing and decluttering?

Laura discusses Marie Kondo’s method “Does this spark joy?” and some of the hesitations about following that idea.

Remember the 20/20 rule from episode 11? We introduce the 30/30 and 90/90 rule to help you fill your life with things that are essential and add value.

It’s not all about living in an empty space. We close up the episode talking about the benefits of clutter.

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What are some of the basics of cleaning?

What makes a microfiber cloth so special?

What is the green, environmental impact of a microfiber cloth?

There’s a science behind microfiber cloths - molecular physics!

We discuss how the electric charge of every molecule helps the microfiber cloth be so effective.

Van der Waals forces are in effect! The microfiber cloth acts as a ‘magnet’ for dirt and other bacterial molecules.

Why aren’t regular cloths cutting it anymore?

How can you clean a microfiber cloth while still maintaining it’s integrity?

What are some of the best microfiber cleaning materials available?

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What are some benefits of a clean workplace? Clean office building?

How important is it to be able to personalize your desk/office?

Wendell talks about Apace Packaging and the process for bottling/blistering pharmaceutical tablets.

We learn the extensive process for cleaning and preparing the medications for bottling.

Wendell explains the recycling process and the importance of keeping the warehouse protected from contamination.

What are some concerns you have about the safety of your medication when you visit a drug store?

Laura discusses her 20/20 rule that helps her keep her home and office clutter free. You can see the infographic at thecleanlife.show.

See the bottling line at Apace Packaging!

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What are some electronics around the home that might be overlooked?

In a workspace, what kind of electronics are we using that might not have been cleaned?

What kind of products can we use to keep these devices clean?

What products can protect our hands while protecting the expensive electronics we use daily?

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We catch up on grills and plans for the holiday.

How can we make sure our grills are clean and safe for use?

In public areas, how can we clean off the grills and table to ensure our food is safe?

Is there a product that is safe for use in the grills and around our food?

How important is it to keep food and drinks separated in coolers?

What are some concerns with leftovers after being outside in the heat?

We get a taste of the GermBusters theme and learn how to care for our garden foods.

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Guests Lowell Wightman, Karol Ann Hoffman, and Michael Cockerham discuss clean air.

What are some issues faced in farming environments regarding diseases and cleanliness?

How can we effectively clean in a farming environment?

Is there a product that can be used across multiple surfaces AND is safe for the animals in the barn or in our home?

How do you keep vacation homes clean when you aren’t there all the time?

What is the difference between cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting?

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Biggest concerns in infection control in athletic facilities: close contact, sharing items, and uncovered injuries.

How often are the locker rooms, team rooms, and playing surfaces being cleaned or disinfected?

Facilities often have lower priority for cleaning and properly disinfecting high spectator traffic areas.

Did you know disinfectant products have a dwell time?

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Athletic facilities often reuse rags to wipe down surfaces in weight rooms but don’t properly disinfect those surfaces

Areas often overlooked: playing surface, team rooms (couches, counters, seats), lockers, laundry carts, laundry machines

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Dave and Michael discuss at length the many concerns of food safety in the home and out to dinner.

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Part 2 of “Cleaning Up After Your Pets” discusses controlling pet odors in the home. Kay and Dave are joined by a special guest with a new product for the home that can help with this problem

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oday Kay is joined by guest host Dave for part 1 of a 2 part episode discussing the many different cleaning challenges posed by your indoor pets.

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Today’s show is live on location in Nashville, TN as Kay and AJ hold a Q & A session with frequent business travelers on what health concerns they have when traveling for work.

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Its time for Spring Cleaning. Join Kay and AJ as they trade tips on cleaning areas in your home that are often overlooked.

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Join Kay and AJ today as they discuss different ways to keep your kids toys clean and safe from germs.

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