March 23, 2016
Biohazard incidents take on many forms. From an accident in a busy grocery store to an unattended death in a small suburban home, one question inevitably arises: exactly who is responsible for the cleanup? It’s a sensitive topic, but part of dealing with death involves addressing the issue of cleanup. After the body is removed […]
March 16, 2016
Certified Nurses Day is this Saturday – a day set aside to honor and recognize the important achievement of nursing specialty and sub-specialty certifications. According to the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), March 19 was chosen as Certified Nurses Day to honor Margretta “Gretta” Madden Styles, a woman who championed the importance of nursing certification; […]
March 15, 2016
It’s one of the most difficult and unimaginable thing for a family to go through. Suicide is often unexpected; it may leave surviving family feeling shocked, numb, or even angry or guilty. Because of its profound impact on our nation and its citizens, suicide is now considered a major public health threat in the US, […]
March 11, 2016
As “second responders,” Aftermath takes pride in providing compassionate service to families in need. In many ways, we take our cue from police officers, paramedics, and other professionals whose work and ethics we admire. Our employees come from all sorts of backgrounds. Many studied criminal justice, while others worked construction or served as a member […]
March 8, 2016
They say what happens in Las Vegas stays in Las Vegas, but last week Aftermath Services proudly attended the California Homicide Investigators Association (CHIA) Conference at the Palms Resort and Casino – and we’re not afraid to talk about it! Represented by Stephen Brown (National Director of Business Development) and Tony Cusinato (Sr. Manager, Law […]
March 4, 2016
Spring cleaning is something most of us are familiar with. Time to break out bleach and Lysol and throw open the windows with the hope of erasing the dirt and grime that has built up over colder months. Disinfectants are antimicrobial agents that are applied to non-living objects to destroy microorganisms that are living on […]
March 1, 2016
Yesterday marked the start of the 2016 Aftermath PPE Giveaway. This year, we’ve made some exciting changes to the giveaway, allowing us to share the importance of PPE with first responders nationwide. First, we’ve expanded the contest to include all states. And we’re also giving away more prizes – instead of just 25 PPE Kits […]
February 26, 2016
You may have noticed that emergency medical personnel, doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals wear special gloves, gowns, and other clothing. This is a simple precaution they take in order to prevent blood or potentially infectious body fluids from coming in contact with their skin. Personal protective equipment, commonly referred to as “PPE,” is […]
February 23, 2016
Because violent crime and serious accidents are generally out of the ordinary, most people don’t make plans for them. Even when they do, few of them consider what steps they will take after the crisis itself has passed. Depending on the type of emergency, followup might necessitate the services of a skilled remediation company like […]
February 18, 2016
Since 1996, Aftermath has been in the business of helping families and businesses recover from difficult and often tragic situations. Our specialty services are focused on biohazard cleaning, not carpet cleaning or janitorial cleaning. Many of the jobs we do involve removing blood spills from floors and carpeting, as well as walls and other surfaces. Last […]