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Digging Up Disease: Infection Prevention Strategies for Healthcare Construction Projects

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Healthcare construction and remodeling projects can dramatically increase infection risks for vulnerable patients, staff, and visitors, but proactive environmental testing, planning, and rigorous infection control can keep your facility’s healing mission on track. In this post, we examine some of the primary infection risks in healthcare construction projects and offer risk mitigation strategies for each. […]

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Wood Decay and Wood Rot Fungi: The What, the Where, and the Why

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In December 2024, Pace® designated its laboratory in Pennsauken, NJ as a Center of Excellence for Fungal Analysis. Staffed by a team of expert mycologists and led by Dr. Chin Yang and Dr. Ching-Yi Tsai, our new COE provides a wide array of mold and fungal testing and analysis services to support our Building Services clients. In addition, the

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The Hidden Risks of Healthcare Construction

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With demands on the American healthcare system growing, construction projects to expand capacity or update services are a common sight in facilities across the country. However, construction and renovation projects can inadvertently pose significant health risks if not managed properly. Among the various hazards, microbiological dangers such as Legionella, molds, and other waterborne or airborne pathogens

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Top 4 High-Risk Molds in Healthcare Facilities and How to Address Them

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Just add water… Mold grows in hospitals and other healthcare facilities for the same reason it grows in old buildings. Mold spores are everywhere, and all it takes is a bit of moisture to activate them. However, while common molds in a residential or office building may cause allergy symptoms in those with mold sensitivities,

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