IAQ/Mold Solutions for Healthcare Facilities
Shaping circumstances before circumstances dictate actions
by Top Story - (TransWorld News)
Atlanta, GA-A Florida hospital believes in proactively-that is, in acting to shape circumstances before circumstances end up dictating the actions.That approach extends to their management of indoor air quality. About three years ago, the Florida hospital reacted to air quality concerns by recruiting expertise, in the form of Pure Air Control Services, Inc. "It's a big issue these days," hospital Director of Engineering said of indoor air quality. "Our approach has been, instead of waiting until we have a problem, of going out and making sure our equipment works well-to avoid problems."
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Killer water bug found in hospital
Experts accuse HSE of ignoring risk from 'rampant' Legionnaires
by independent.ie
The case involves a woman in her mid 30s, who is believed to be a member of the hospital's catering staff. It is believed that she was very ill in hospital for a number of weeks.
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Mold hits 2 more campus facilities
by Pedro Oliveira Jr., badgerherald.com
Monday, October 22, 2007 After sparking an analysis of a mold outbreak problem at Ingraham Hall, University of Wisconsin officials are also facing similar problems in other on campus buildings.
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CDC finds mold at Houston school with air quality concerns
by AP Texas News, chron.com
HOUSTON - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed the presence of mold at a middle school where numerous employees and students reported getting sick.
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Potentially fatal infection found in Sarasota County 3 high schoolers are treated for superbug; now, parents are told to watch for signs
by Tiffany Lankes, heraldtribune.com
SARASOTA COUNTY -- In a few short weeks, a potentially deadly bacterial strain has touched three Sarasota County high schools, sending three students to the hospital for treatment.
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Congressmen speak out on FAA mold problem
by Ben Nelms, www.thecitizen.com
“I feel like we work in a federal sweat shop.” Georgia’s Congressional delegation has entered the fray over health problems at the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Atlanta Center in Hampton.
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