FREQUENCY OF ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING ACTIVITIES
EMP samples are collected at least weekly and include samples at eye level, below and above. Greater than 55 swabs are taken per 50,000 sq. ft. per week. (should be focused on risk assessments). As
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EMP samples are collected at least weekly and include samples at eye level, below and above. Greater than 55 swabs are taken per 50,000 sq. ft. per week. (should be focused on risk assessments). As
EMP samples are collected at least weekly and include samples at eye level, below and above. Greater than 55 swabs are taken per 50,000 sq. ft. per week. (should be focused on risk assessments). As
Data accessible, analyzed and trended so that systemic or repeated issues are quickly identified and acted upon. Data is available to personnel in the EMP group and facility management/leadership. Data trends, both positive and negative,
The outcome of the risk assessment is a program that identifies quantities, locations, schedule and responsibilities. EMP is dynamic incorporating static, rotating and random sites that account for risk factors such as raw/post lethality/high hygiene
Positives are followed up with immediate retesting to prove consecutive negatives (minimum 3). Source identification (vectoring) is applied source is eliminated. Learnings are applied in operations as appropriate.
Roles and responsibilities for environmental monitoring and support are defined. Environmental monitoring team leadership and support groups are aligned; cross-functional communication is routine and frequent.
Sanitation is monitored to provide timely feedback. Sanitation is verified to ensure consistent processes. Sanitation is validated to ensure the process is capable of delivering the desired level of cleanliness.
Food safety preventive maintenance tasks are executed and red-tag processes are deployed as needed. Temporary repairs are followed by implementation of permanent solutions.
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