MIAMI, FLORIDA, USA, April 30 2019: American Airlines Arena in downtown Miami, Florida, USA.

During the week of Dec. 18, 126 additional facilities achieved GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), demonstrating their commitment to cleanliness, health, and safety. These include American Airlines Arena in Miami, home to the NBA’s Miami Heat; Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, and the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

“GBAC STAR accredited facilities make proper cleaning and disinfection an ongoing priority,” said GBAC Executive Director Patricia Olinger. “We are excited to witness the work that organizations are putting into protecting their employees and the public, now and in the future.”

The GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation Program is designed to guide facilities on cleaning, disinfection, and infection prevention, and instill confidence in those who work and visit these places. Facilities of all types and sizes are eligible to pursue GBAC STAR accreditation and must fulfill 20 program elements to display the GBAC STAR seal.

GBAC is a division of ISSA.