Patricia (Patty) Olinger, is the Executive Director of Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a division of ISSA.
We discuss:
- The incredible growth of the GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation. There are now over 3,000 GBAC STAR facilities in just 18 months!
- The types of facilities that are benefiting from GBAC STAR.
- How GBAC is reaching new customers and the biggest opportunities Patty sees in new verticals.
- A new initiative called GBAC STAR Registered Technology & Programs that offers manufacturers and other companies the opportunity to have their cleaning, infectious diseases prevention, or similar type of technology or program earn the GBAC STAR Registered Seal that promotes resilience and strengthens trust with their customers.
- Upcoming efforts in training and education.
- Making our facilities more resilient for the future.
Learn more: https://gbac.issa.com/
Subscribe to the GBAC STAR Report: https://gbac.issa.com/star-report-subscription/
The STAR Report is a monthly e-newsletter which features unique GBAC-related content for all professionals interested in staying current on infection prevention and control. Each month you'll receive information on a variety of topics such as GBAC STAR™ accreditation, cleaning and disinfection best practices and protocols, updates on infectious disease preparation and response, and more.
Also check out our Deep Dive interview with Patty: Episode 16 - How to Ensure We Are Ready for the Next Pandemic with Patty Olinger
This episode was recorded live at ISSA Show 2021 in Las Vegas. Check out all our conversations from the show here: https://deepdive.tips/index.php/2021/11/30/conversations-at-issa-2021/
