Most of us are familiar with an ICRA Permit, the standard one-page generic form that is recycled time and again, from facility to facility.  The form, that is (usually) completed by an Infection Preventionist or Hospital Safety Resource just days (or moments) before the project begins

If you’re like most healthcare facilities, you’ve committed to a comprehensive, tried and tested set of Infection Control Protocols to protect your patients and reduce liability for your organization. But every construction, renovation or repair project brings new characters and varia

No contractor can afford to overdo it on infection control. But from a health care perspective, managing the risks associated with construction activities is paramount. So how do you meet your health care clients half-way? By being proactive and taking ownership of infection control p

ANSI/AHSRAE Standard 188-2015 was passed in June of last year. It has established new minimum requirements for legionellosis prevention in healthcare facilities across the nation. Learn ASHRAE 188 health care requirements and the steps your hospital needs to take to comply with the ne

Pipe bursts and roof leaks can be dramatic, but some of the most serious moisture problems develop out of sight. Moisture can accumulate behind walls or underneath building materials, leading to hidden mold and moisture problems that gnaw away at your building and leave occupants feel

Moisture problems can pose dangerous risks to occupant health and cause serious damage to building integrity. It is especially challenging to manage these risks in hospitals because of their complex structures and the presence of high-risk patients.  In this article you’ll: Find out w