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“To assist in these efforts, the infection control, industrial hygiene, and indoor environmental quality experts at CSC offer school building assessments and inspections; HVAC system evaluations; 3rd party confirmation of cleaning and disinfection protocols; and air, surface, and water testing for environmental pathogens. These resources support programs by ...
We enhance the learning environment by providing air, surface, and water testing, consulting, and training services to identify and mitigate exposure risks to a wide range of potential ...
The good news is there are ways to test equipment, surfaces and other environmental samples for Klebsiella and other pathogens to assess the effectiveness of cleaning and disinfection procedures or to help identify the source of an outbreak if one has already ...
· Eating food or drinking liquids that are contaminated with norovirus. · Touching surfaces or objects contaminated with norovirus and then putting unwashed fingers in one’s mouth. “Fortunately, there are ways to test surfaces and other environmental samples for norovirus to identify the source of an ...
CD Formulation is emerging as a trusted partner specializing in biological determinations for pharmaceutical analysis and testing. From sterility testing to disinfection efficacy testing, CD Formulation offers comprehensive services including microbial limit testing, antimicrobial efficacy testing, pyrogen ...
” Helping to stop the spread of pathogens in Puerto Rico and across the Caribbean are the infection control and building science professionals at Zimmetry Environmental. They offer surface and environmental testing to identify infectious agents to help prevent new infections, to pinpoint the source of an outbreak if one has already occurred, and to ...
NIOSH reports that MRSA usually spreads by touching infected skin, but it can also spread by touching materials or surfaces that had contact with an infection (e.g., towels, clothing, faucets, door knobs). ...
Many patients treated in hospitals or staying in long-term care facilities have conditions that make them much more susceptible to infections due to microbial pathogens, including mold. Over the past last several years, a number of hospitals across the United States have had to temporarily close portions of their facilities due to the discovery of mold growth. In a high profile case in ...
Our infection control, industrial hygiene and building science professionals achieve this through building and ventilation assessments, workplace inspections, 3rd party confirmation of cleaning and disinfection protocols, PPE consulting, and air and surface testing for a wide range of environmental pathogens.” Zimmetry also recently sponsored an ...
NIOSH reports that MRSA usually spreads by touching infected skin, but it can also spread by touching materials or surfaces that had contact with an infection. The agency states that certain factors make it easier for it to spread in the workplace and list their 5 Cs, which include: 1. ...
” In Puerto Rico and across the Caribbean, Zimmetry Environmental offers surface and environmental testing to identify MRSA and other microbial pathogens to help prevent infections or to pinpoint the source of an existing outbreak. Likewise, testing is instrumental for confirming the effectiveness of infection control procedures in high ...
In Puerto Rico, Zimmetry’s indoor air quality and building science professionals offer both air testing for environmental tobacco smoke as well as residue testing from surfaces. If test results come back positive, our consultants can help come up with a plan to mitigate exposure risks through education, increased ...
Superbugs like MRSA can be eradicated from surfaces if they are properly cleaned and disinfected. At Zimmetry, we offer surface testing to identify when microbial pathogens are present to prevent infections or to pinpoint the source of an outbreak. Testing is also instrumental for confirming disinfection procedures are effective. ...
We assess the complaint, building conditions, and conduct air and surface testing when and where it is needed. The end result allows us to provide the information and expertise so the facility manager can quickly resolve any problems that are discovered.” To learn more about VOETS and their indoor air quality, occupational, environmental, health, and ...
“Fortunately, indoor environmental testing can help identify when microbial contaminants are present and at what levels. Air and surface testing can be instrumental in preventing outbreaks and identifying its source if one has already occurred.” Zimmetry Environmental has teams of indoor environmental and microbial pathogen ...
” For those who suffer from indoor allergies, Zimmetry’s building science professionals provide comprehensive site investigations with air and surface testing for a wide range of common indoor allergens. Understanding what is present, and where the allergens are coming from, is essential for providing relief to allergy sufferers. Zimmetry recently ...
The news release goes on to discuss how hand hygiene, contaminated surfaces and air quality problems can all impact infection rates in nursing homes. ...
Last month, the Columbia University School of Nursing published a news release about a study that found rising infection rates at nursing homes across the country. After examining infections in nursing homes in the United States over a 5 year period, the study concluded that rates of a variety of infections are increasing, including those caused by multiple drug-resistant organisms (MDROs). ...
Last month, it was reported that two Tampa Bay Buccaneers had contracted infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). MRSA is a type of staph bacteria that is resistant to certain antibiotics and can be difficult to treat. Reports indicate that once the outbreak was identified, the NFL team’s facility was sanitized to help prevent additional infections. ...
It may also occur from contact with personal items they have come in contact with MRSA or by touching contaminated surfaces. One of the leading laboratories that specializes in identifying MRSA from surfaces, materials and environmental samples is EMSL Analytical, Inc. ...