by jbs072609 e3 — July 29, 2009—ISSA has announced that a new group of individuals has achieved certification as official Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) ISSA Certification Experts (I.C.E.).
The addition of these 36 new I.C.E. professionals brings the total count to more than 400 experts representing 47 U.S. states and Canadian provinces as well as Mexico and the Caribbean. An interactive map containing a full list of CIMS experts and their contact information is available online
To become a CIMS expert, professionals within the cleaning industry must attend a one-day workshop and pass an examination regarding the management elements contained in the Standard. The CIMS-expert designation is earned by and applies to an individual rather than an entire organization.
ISSA explains that its CIMS Standard applies to management, operations, performance systems and processes. Compliance with the standard demonstrates that an organization is structured to deliver consistent, quality services designed to meet the customer’s needs and expectations.
