Mold is a type of fungus that can grow indoors and outdoors. Mold can enter your facility through open doors, windows, vents, and HVAC systems. Mold can also be carried in on clothing, shoes, bags, and pets. Once mold is in your facility, it can spread quickly through the air.
Mold can cause a variety of health problems, including respiratory infections, allergic reactions, and asthma. People with weakened immune systems, such as those receiving cancer treatment, are at an increased risk for mold-related health problems.
Mold remediation is the process of removing mold from your facility. Mold remediation can be done by a professional mold remediation company or by your facility’s maintenance staff.
When choosing a mold remediation company, make sure the company is certified by the National Organization for Remediators and Mold Inspectors (NORMI). The company should also have experience in mold remediation in health care facilities.
If you decide to have your facility’s maintenance staff do the mold remediation, make sure they are properly trained and have the proper equipment. Maintenance staff should wear personal protective equipment, such as gloves, respirators, and protective clothing.
Mold remediation can be a costly process. The cost will depend on the size of your facility, the amount of mold, and the type of remediation chosen.
Source Links:
https://www.cdc.gov/mold/removal.html
https://www.osha.gov/dts/shib/shib072805.html
https://www.epa.gov/mold/mold-remediation-schools-and-commercial-buildings