From the ANA SmartBrief

ANA calls for tougher federal regulations on chemicals
The ANA and other health groups called on the federal government to revise current standards and implement stricter rules on the regulation of chemicals. The ANA said nurses and other providers are more likely to be exposed to such toxic chemicals, which pose a variety of health risks. "ANA believes the quality of the environment is inexorably linked to the quality of human health," said Karen Daley, the group's president. Nurse.com (4/25), USA TODAY (4/24)


WOW, And who said nursing was a dangerous job?
And I thought it was the baby powder.
One facility in my city actually is offering ice cream for their staff too not only pick-up any trash they see, but to clean scuff marks off the floor. But, it seems that an administrator needs to be combing or lurking in the hallways to view the new extra housekeeping employees....LOL :-)
But how about all of those chemicals and other spills? Maybe the nursing staff can also carry around a mop...And one of the first warnings you get from security is not to pick up suspicious items...DO you really know who left that trash there or where it was last OR what it was used for? Really? 
Again, supreme consideration for the safety of their staff.....How do you spell Ludicrous???