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Water Management Plans: Best Practices for Nursing Homes & Hospitals
Our team has decades of experience developing Water Management Plans for both nursing homes and hospitals throughout the country. Oftentimes, we receive calls from facility managers who are undergoing inspections by the state or accrediting agencies for guidance. Do you know how to answer these common questions by inspectors?
Update: Legionella and Other Cases in Nursing Homes & Hospitals
Our team is working on two interesting cases concerning possible Legionella that serve as a reminder to building owners and managers of the importance of having up-to-date Water Management Plans for their facilities.
Mold Culprit: Air Gaps From Windowsills, Cables, and Wall Outlets
Leaky building insulation allows the summer sun warmed exterior walls to push heat through the building cavity and into the finished interior wherever there is an air gap. This can be found around windowsills, cables, and electrical outlets. Once the warm air escapes into the finished area and hits the air-conditioned environment, condensation occurs. The damp surface creates a perfect environment for MOLD to colonize.
Air Matters: IAQ Strategies for OR Construction, Renovation Projects
In the July/August issue of Medical Construction & Design, Thom Wellington shares findings and best practices on how to ensure IAQ in Operating Rooms while working with restoration companies performing work after a construction project or emergency event.
Mold Toxicity: Is Your Health at Stake? Discover the Truth with a Mycotoxin Testing!
Are you tired of feeling unwell without any answers? We understand the frustration of living with a chronic condition that baffles doctors. If you’ve tried countless tests and treatments without relief, there might be a hidden culprit: mold toxicity. Don’t worry; you’re not alone in this struggle.
In this blog, we’ll shed light on the possibility that mold could be causing your health issues and show you how to get tested for a definitive answer. Say goodbye to uncertainty and take the first step toward a healthier, happier you!
Indoor Air Quality Steps to Keep Occupants Informed & Satisfied
According to The New York Times, “more office workers are back at their desks than a year ago, but attendance at office buildings in New York, Boston, Atlanta, San Francisco and other cities is languishing well below prepandemic levels.” Many buildings are looking at foreclosure and banks are worried. “How do we attract more tenants and keep the ones we have happy?” is a question faced by most building managers.
The Hidden Dangers of Neglecting Mold Testing in Your Home
Our team is working on two interesting cases concerning possible Legionella that serve as a reminder to building owners and managers of the importance of having up-to-date Water Management Plans for their facilities.
Tackling MOLD In Your Front-End Washing Machine
While inspecting a home for MOLD for a prospective buyer, I noticed the front-end loading washing machine that was part of the sale. Mold was located on multiple parts of the door, the gasket, the plastic parts, and the sheet metal body of the washer. How can this happen and what does this do to clothes when washed?
Mist from Fog Machine at Concert Cost Woman Her Legs: Legionella
Legionella is not as uncommon as most think. With summer approaching, water systems such as cooling misters need to be routinely cleaned, disinfected, and treated. It’s not just outdoor cooling misters.