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The Aftermath of a Traumatic Event – What to Expect

May 5, 2015 By Alan Cohen

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aftermath of a traumatic eventBiohazard cleanup companies clean up what you shouldn’t. We specialize in the safe and discreet cleanup and remediation of blood and bodily fluids, after attempted or successful suicides, crime scenes, undiscovered death and decomposition, and traumatic accidents. Blood and bodily fluids can contaminate floors, walls, ceilings, windows, light fixtures, furniture, clothing and personal items. If not cleaned and removed thoroughly and safely, the remains can be bio-hazardous and cause odors. Hiring a professional is important to avoid re-victimizing survivors, and to assure safe and secure cleanup of tragic scenes left behind.

You are likely left with many unanswered questions and the traumatic aftermath of the scene, which varies depending on what transpires. Here’s a step-by-step explanation of what you can expect when faced with the traumatic loss of a loved one.

Police Release the Scene

A traumatic death always involves the police, whose investigations can take a few hours or several days, depending on the situation. The coroner will remove the body but neither the police nor the coroner clean up or remove any contaminated matter. Once the police conclude their investigations, you will then be free to call in a professional biohazard cleanup service.

The First Phone Call

When you call us, you will speak to a person immediately, no matter when you call, any hour of any day (24 x 7 x 365). We will have some difficult questions to ask,to prepare us for the fastest and most effective cleanup. Here is what we’ll need to know:

  • Has the scene been released by the police and coroner?
  • What is the relationship is between you and the deceased?
  • Will you be our contact person upon arrival?
  • Is the scene a house, apartment, business, parking lot, backyard, public area, etc.
  • What type of incident caused the trauma: gun shot(what type of gun), stabbing, assault, slit wrists, hanging, unattended death, etc.
  • How many areas are effected?

Our Arrival

Unmarked VehiclesOur primary objective is to help spare you the trauma of having to deal with the physical aftermath of this tragic event. We arrive in an unmarked plain white truck, to assure discretion and confidentiality. We are here to listen and want you to be comfortable with us and our services. You will not have to re-enter the scene if you so choose, nor do you have to stay on the premises during the cleanup phase. We will evaluate the scene and situation, this can take up to an hour, then report back to you an assessment of what needs to be done and about how long it will take. Then you or a responsible party will review and sign the assessment, so we can commence the work.

We’re happy to locate anything at the scene that you’d like to find. We will also ask you to locate the homeowner’s insurance policy, because we most often can file a claim directly with the insurer, so you don’t have to. And if you are a renter, we can provide you information on assistance provided by the Victims Services Fund.

The Process

Biohazard Cleanup PPEAs a licensed biohazard cleanup professional we must adhere to strict safety regulations, as regulated by OSHA and the California Department of Health. For the protection of our staff, we typically wear protective hazmat suits for the duration of the cleanup. It usually takes between 15 and 30 minutes to suit up and prepare all the cleaning materials we’ll need at the scene.

It is quite typical for areas to be contaminated beyond what can be seen. We conduct a very detailed inspection of the room; we expose and remediate layer by layer to follow the path of blood (it finds its way to places one would not expect); we clean up all contaminates and disinfect the room; we dispose of all affected materials.

The process includes the following steps, using proprietary chemicals that are proven and environmentally friendly:

  1. Expose the biohazards.
  2. Kill the contaminates.
  3. Clean hard surface items and structures.
  4. Cut out and remove soft and porous surfaces and dispose as a regulated biohazard.
  5. Shine up the area and remove any chemical residue.
  6. Deodorize the room.
  7. Conduct two detailed independent inspections, to ensure we got everything.
  8. Take extensive photographic documentation: upon arrival, during remediation and documenting final cleanup results.
  9. Inventory all items and structural elements remediated and disposed of due to contaminates.
  10. Open insurance claim on behalf of survivors. We provide detailed information to the adjuster needed to open and pay the claim.

Rest assured, we work thoroughly and efficiently, with respect for you and the scene itself. We are happy to answer any questions, please don’t hesitate to give us a call.

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Filed Under: Articles about cleanup, Biohazards, Here to Help, Suicide Tagged With: biohazard cleanup, crime scene, suicide scene cleanup, traumatic scene cleanup

A Cure for MRSA from History?

April 20, 2015 By Alan Cohen

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MRSA ancient text
Bald’s Leechbook, a 10th century medieval text

Scientists in England have achieved promising results from a medieval recipe that could cure MRSA or Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a deadly form of staph infection that has been typically resistant to antibiotics. They recreated a translated formula containing “garlic, Allium, wine from a 9th century wine vineyard and oxgal – bile from a cow’s stomach.”

Dr. Christina Lee, an English professor specializing in medieval practical works, asked microbiologists at University of Nottingham to consider testing a 10th century potion designed for eye infections. The early results are very promising: the formula was tested on a Staphylococcus biofilm and in a 24-hour period, the number of infected cells in the lab experiment dropped from the billions down to a few thousand.

MRSA is a particularly resistant strain of infection that can affect many parts of the body, and because it can often be life-threatening and resistant to traditional medical treatments, it is often called a ‘super bug.’ It is also highly contagious.

This unexpected discovery from ancient medical practices still requires much research and is years away from being available for actual treatment.

Dermatology Times posted a video that describes this unusual MRSA research conducted by the University of Nottingham.

If you believe your home or a public place has been exposed to MRSA, it is important that affected areas are professionally decontaminated, to prevent the spread of this highly contagious bacteria. Here is more information on the MRSA cleanup services provided by Bio SoCal.

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Filed Under: Biohazards Tagged With: biohazard cleanup, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, MRSA, mrsa cleanup, staph, staph infection, Staphylococcus, super bug, University of Nottingham

Dining with the Dogs – Buy Your Tickets

April 15, 2015 By Alan Cohen

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Bio SoCal is an active supporter of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Foundation, an organization formed to help enhance the services provided by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office. Funds raised are used to supplement training, community engagement and equipment expenditures, as well as the department’s K-9 unit. A special K-9 unit fundraiser is being held Saturday May 2, 2015, called ‘Dining with the Dogs’ at CSU Channel Islands. You can see K-9 demonstrations throughout the day, meet these special dogs and their handlers, and enjoy music, dinner and drinks!

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The Ventura County Sheriff’s K-9 team has 6 full-time specially trained German Shepherd teams, and one narcotics-trained Labrador team, stationed across Ventura County. The K-9 teams are used in high-risk situations, and are particularly known for their abilities to sniff out information, believed to be 100,000 to 1 million times more sensitive than a human’s ability to smell. Bio SoCal provides raw biohazard materials to the K-9 unit, to assist in various training exercises that develop the dogs’ search and tracking capabilities.

Get your tickets now. It’s a great way to support our community, and the hard work of our sheriffs.

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Filed Under: Community Events Tagged With: biohazard cleanup, CSU Channel Islands, K-9, police dogs, Ventura County Sheriff's Foundation

Surviving Suicide Loss

April 13, 2015 By Alan Cohen

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Suicide hotlineIn our line of work, we are called in to help families confronted with the daunting task of cleaning up after a suicide, murder or traumatic accident. Restoring a home to its state before a trauma is only one step in a long and difficult journey for surviving loved ones.

When someone commits suicide, the aftermath can be emotional, physical, financial and spiritual for family and friends left behind. The Suicide Prevention Resource Center uses the term ‘postvention’ to refer to actions taken to assist people surviving suicide loss. The SPRC also provides access to extensive postvention resources, covering many scenarios supporting how people are impacted.

Suicide Prevention Resources for Survivors of Suicide Loss

This resource includes a selection of organizations that focus on survivor support services, prevention strategies and tactics, and survivor guides.

SPRC Library & Resources

With this extensive library you can conduct a search with very specific characteristics to find helpful information matching your unique needs and situations. There are hundreds of resources available, ranging from prevention strategies and best practices, to postvention support for specific age groups, faith-based concepts, and cultural distinctions.

If you find yourself in the devastating situation of having to deal with a loved one’s suicide, we are here to help clean up the aftermath, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Survivors can find more information on Bio SoCal’s resources page.

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Filed Under: Here to Help, Suicide Tagged With: biohazard cleanup, postvention, SPRC, SPRC Library, suicide, suicide cleanup, suicide prevention, Suicide Prevention Hotline, Suicide Prevention Lifeline

A Deadly Hoarding Case in San Francisco

April 9, 2015 By Alan Cohen

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On April 5, 2015, it was reported that a mummified body of a 90-year old woman was found in a home, and it is believed she died 5 years ago. The San Francisco home was full of detritus, from top to bottom, including over 300 bottles of urine, animal remains and feces and a rat infestation. What’s worse is that the home was shared by the deceased’s 65 year old daughter, who was hospitalized once her mother and living situation were discovered. The police responding to the scene were reported as saying this is the worst case of hoarding they had ever seen.

SFO hoardingAs we have mentioned in a previous blog post, hoarding is a psychological condition that can often be hereditary, and that seems to be the case in this situation. Here the home also presented a health hazard not only to the deceased and her daughter, but to their neighbors as well, because the home has attracted dangerous pests to the area.

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