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White House ‘tripledemic’ focus turns to improving facility air quality
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 08, 2022
One of the best ways to battle the current onslaught of respiratory viruses that is battering older adults and other vulnerable populations is focusing more on improving indoor air quality.
White House pivots to air quality focus for COVID-19 infection control
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 28, 2022
The White House has embraced a model of COVID-19 transmission that could help shift infection prevention efforts toward indoor air quality and industrial hygiene. A related public webinar is set for Tuesday,...
Disregard for clean indoor air is killing the elderly
By
Paul de la Port
Apr 06, 2021
It has been more than nine months since 239 scientists shared in an open letter their concerns with the World Health Organization that COVID-19 was not exclusively transmitted through droplets, but was...
Stay dry to stop mosquitoes this summer
By
Greg Baumann
Aug 15, 2013
Not only has summer brought along its signature heat, but the season also has dumped heavy rainfall in many regions across the country. The resulting weather has been good news for mosquitoes, –...
Building for life: The future of better building performance
By
Randy Newton and Matt Gates
May 08, 2013
Nursing homes and long-term care facilities are a target-rich environment for energy efficiency improvements, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), which notes that residential facilities...
Be ready for flies this spring
By
Greg Baumann
Apr 25, 2013
You may have noticed lately that there is more than spring in the air. With the warmer weather comes a wealth of pest activity, which can include flies looking for a free meal at your long-term care or...
New repellent gel helps deter pest birds
Mar 27, 2013
Bird-B-Gone recently unveiled Bird-OFF Clear Gel. The product is a repellent gel that is intended to keep pest birds away. Birds have a natural distaste for sticky things, making Bird-OFF Clear Gel ideal...