NEWS PROVIDED BY The Clorox
Company Jul 16, 2020, 16:30 ET
OAKLAND,
Calif., July 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX)
and Cleveland Clinic announced today that they are bringing together their
expertise to support public health as society continues to face COVID-19, while
helping to instill confidence in the safety of public spaces among caregivers,
patients, businesses and communities.
Combining
one of America's most trusted brands with one of the most respected names in
healthcare, the partnership will involve various collaborations. A guide for
employers -- co-developed by experts at Clorox and Cleveland Clinic -- is the
initial joint effort. This free online guide, "Six Building Blocks of a Robust Cleaning and Disinfection
Program," is intended to help employers train personnel,
select effective products, and develop robust cleaning and disinfection
processes to create and maintain safer environments. Future areas of
collaboration may include research and development as well as educational
initiatives for businesses and industries, all in the interest of promoting
public health.
"This
unique collaboration -- bringing to bear Cleveland Clinic's world-renowned
clinical expertise and innovation with our leadership in cleaning and
disinfection -- will allow us to serve wide-ranging public health needs as we
all continue to navigate COVID-19," said Clorox Chair and CEO Benno
Dorer. "Importantly, we will collaborate to find solutions, using the best
scientific knowledge available, that will meet unforeseen infection control
needs."
Added Cleveland
Clinic CEO and President, Tom Mihaljevic, M.D.: "Cleveland Clinic is
committed to health, safety and infection prevention. Our dedication has only
become stronger amid COVID-19, as we have established processes proven to keep
people safe. We believe it is our responsibility to share our expertise with
the broader communities and businesses we serve."
The two
organizations are already involved in a collaboration with United Airlines to
inform and guide new cleaning and safety protocols. For the United CleanPlus program, Clorox is working closely
with United to enhance the airline's cleaning program, redefine disinfection
procedures and equip customers with amenities at select locations that help
support a healthier and safer environment throughout their travel journey,
while experts at Cleveland Clinic are providing guidance on the airline's
policies and procedures.
Cleveland
Clinic offers resources and advisory support to help organizations safely
resume operations during COVID-19. These resources include an employer
website, COVID-19: Creating a Safe Workplace, which features a series
of return to work guides developed for various industries. Cleveland Clinic
also hosts a webinar series on topics ranging from infection prevention to
employee resiliency.
The Clorox Company
The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX)
is a leading multinational manufacturer and marketer of consumer and
professional products with approximately 8,800 employees worldwide and fiscal
year 2019 sales of $6.2 billion. Clorox markets some of the most trusted
and recognized consumer brand names, including its namesake bleach and cleaning
products; Pine-Sol® cleaners; Liquid-Plumr® clog
removers; Poett® home care products; Fresh Step® cat
litter; Glad® bags and wraps; Kingsford® charcoal; Hidden
Valley® dressings and sauces; Brita® water-filtration
products; Burt's Bees® natural personal care products;
RenewLife® digestive health products; and Rainbow Light®,
Natural Vitality™ and NeoCell® dietary supplements. The company
also markets industry-leading products and technologies for professional
customers, including those sold under the CloroxPro™ and Clorox Healthcare® brand
names. Nearly 80% of the company's sales are generated from brands that hold
the No. 1 or No. 2 market share positions in their categories.
Clorox is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact
and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Economy Global Commitment.
The company has been broadly recognized for its corporate responsibility
efforts, including Barron's 2020 100 Most Sustainable Companies and the Human
Rights Campaign's 2020 Corporate Equality Index, among others. In support of
its communities, The Clorox Company and its
foundations contributed about $12 million in combined cash
grants, product donations and cause marketing in fiscal
year 2019. For more information, visit TheCloroxCompany.com, including the Good
Growth blog, and follow the company on Twitter at @CloroxCo.
The Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic
medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and
education. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four
renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based
upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic
has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass
surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S.
News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of
the nation's best hospitals in its annual "America's Best Hospitals"
survey. Among Cleveland Clinic's 67,554 employees worldwide are more than 4,520
salaried physicians and researchers, and 17,000 registered nurses and advanced
practice providers, representing 140 medical specialties and subspecialties.
Cleveland Clinic is a 6,026-bed health system that includes a 165-acre main
campus near downtown Cleveland, 18 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient
facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto,
Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England. In 2019, there were 9.8
million total outpatient visits, 309,000 hospital admissions and observations,
and 255,000 surgical cases throughout Cleveland Clinic's health system.
Patients came for treatment from every state and 185 countries. Visit us
at clevelandclinic.org. Follow us at twitter.com/CCforMedia and twitter.com/ClevelandClinic. News and resources available
at newsroom.clevelandclinic.org.
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