by Infection Control Technologies | May 3, 2019 | Facility Hygiene and Maintenance, Schools and Institutions
It’s back. The Measles that is. The sometimes deadly disease previously infected 3 to 4 million people a year, mostly children, prior to the development of a vaccine in 1963. In 2000 it was declared eradicated from the United States. Now a mere 19 years later...
by Infection Control Technologies | Nov 10, 2018 | Facility Hygiene and Maintenance, Schools and Institutions
The flu killed 80,000 people last year according to CDC estimates and was one of the worst in recent memory. Almost 1 million people were hospitalized due to complications. And now flu season is upon us again. After the recent death of senior citizen in North Carolina...
by Infection Control Technologies | Mar 29, 2018 | Schools and Institutions
IRS’ Tom Peter (CIH) talks about anticipating seasonal impacts as part of school facilities maintenance planning. Peter identifies key considerations in managing environmental changes throughout the year to ensure healthy school environments. With a focus on...
by Infection Control Technologies | Sep 28, 2017 | Schools and Institutions, Sports
When it comes to school sports, the challenger isn’t just the other team. Lurking in locker rooms, on floors, wrestling mats, football equipment, hockey pads, weight rooms and showers are all manner of bacterial, viral and fungal infections. For coaching staffs...
by Infection Control Technologies | Jul 20, 2017 | Mold Removal and Remediation, Schools and Institutions
The dog days of summer, especially in the eastern US, usually mean hot, humid weather and a lot of air conditioning. Throw in a few heavy afternoon thundershowers, and you have the basic ingredients for summer mold growth. What Causes Mold Growth in Summer Months?...
by Infection Control Technologies | Apr 27, 2017 | Schools and Institutions, Sewage Cleanup and Decontamination
Insurance Restoration Specialists crews begin clean up after pumping out 12” of raw sewage spilled under a student housing complex. After a significant sewage spill was discovered beneath a student apartment building at a New Jersey college, Insurance Restoration...
