Tailoring pest management for different healthcare facilities

The pests ‚ like the patients — can be very different for each facility


Pest management programs should be tailored to the type of healthcare facility, according to an article on the Health Facilites Management website.

Knowing which pests can affect each type of healthcare facility is key to creating an effecting pest management program.

For instance, there are many places in long-term care facilities where pests can hide, especially the patient room. Kitchens, receiving areas and parking lots can host pest activity.

Pests are also a concern at doctors’ offices and clinics. Variables include location, surroundings and size of the office complex. 

Read the article.

 

 



January 19, 2016


Topic Area: Maintenance and Operations


Recent Posts

How Efficiency Checklists Help Hospitals Save Energy, Water and Money

Keith Edgerton explains how a simple, systematic tool can help healthcare facilities identify savings, support sustainability goals and reinvest in long-term decarbonization.


Designing with Heart: Seen Health Center Blends Cultural Warmth and Clinical Care

Case study: The Alhambra-based facility uses Wilsonart Woodgrains to create a space where comfort, tradition and durability come together for an elevated senior care experience.


Rutgers Health and University Hospital Breaks Ground on Campus Expansion

The groundbreaking follows the long-awaited demolition of administrative offices built in the 1970s.


What to Consider When Modernizing Healthcare Facilities

While there has been a call to preserve old buildings, healthcare facilities need to weigh the options of patient care.


Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital to Build New Tower

The tower is expected to be completed in 2030.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.