Hospitals, Surgical Outpatient Centers and Long-Term Care facilities all face particular challenges with respect to indoor air quality, microbiological contamination from mold, bacteria and viruses, as the populations there are at heightened risk for respiratory, skin or internal infections during invasive surgical procedures. And as COVID-19 infections continue to impact the U.S., widespread infections in Skilled Nursing Homes and other Long-Term Care Facilities continue. To assist Healthcare Facilities in reducing COVID infection risks, Dr. Lynch authored an article describing steps that Long-Term Care Facilities can take to reduce COVID-19 infection risks. The article, entitled “Practical Steps to Improve Air Flow in Long-Term Care Resident Rooms to Reduce COVID-19 Infection Risk” is available on the Journal of the American Medical Directors Association (JAMDA) website at this link.
As a Certified Industrial Hygienist and American Hospital Association, credentialed Certified Healthcare Facility Manager, Dr. Lynch can provide support to Hospitals, Ambulatory Care, Surgical Centers and Nursing Homes in the following areas:
- Annual Sampling for Formaldehyde, Organic Solvents, Waste Anesthetic Gases in Operating Rooms, Pathology/Histology Laboratories, Morgues and Offices
- USP 797 and 800 Testing/Troubleshooting
- Hospital Odor Investigations with Air Monitoring & Sampling
- Hospital Acquired Infection Investigations (Decontamination, Operating Rooms, HVAC etc).
- Peracetic Acid, Formaldehyde and Alcohol Sampling
- Legionella Testing and Water Management Plans in Long-Term Care
- Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA & PCRA)
- Mold & Bacteria Testing (Air and Surface) following floods or water damage
- Indoor Air Quality Testing for Chemicals, Dust, Volatile Organic Compounds, Formaldehyde and Mercury
- Respirator Fit Testing for Physicians, Nurses, Housekeeping, Environmental Services staff
Healthcare Construction and Renovation Infection Control
Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Ambulatory Care Centers, Medical offices, Pharmaceutical and Biotech Manufacturers face significant air quality and infection control challenges during routine operations and Construction and Renovation projects to prevent hospital acquired infections.
- Post-Construction/Renovation Dust and Mold Inspections in Preparation for Department of Health Inspections
- Water Damage Assessments and Clean-up Oversight following Sewage and Flood Damage
As a practicing Certified Industrial Hygienist and Certified Healthcare Facility Manager, holding additional certifications including Council-Certified Microbial Consultant, Dr. Lynch and the ESMCorp team can assist you in managing COVID-19 and other Facility Safety & Health concerns. If your facility requires assistance with any COVID-19 related support, training, or retrofits, contact Dr. Lynch today at 856-764-3557 or email him at rlynch@esmcorp.com.
