ASSISTED LIVING MANAGERS

The special needs of the elderly population of assisted living facilities must be accounted for in three important but often neglected areas:

• Indoor air quality
• Mold prevention and remediation
• Maintenance and renovation

Envergent can help general managers of assisted living facilities meet these challenges in a proactive manner. Pre-occupancy screening is often the first step - ensuring that the property does not have water intrusion, mold or other indoor air quality issues.

Once the facility is occupied, there is an ongoing, potential risk that maintenance operations or renovations may have a negative impact on the overall indoor air quality.

New environmental laws and regulations including the asbestos guidelines in Colorado (Colorado Reg. 8) have amplified the importance of environmental risk management in assisted living properties.
One method of helping to control this risk is to ensure that the maintenance staff and contractors performing any remediation or renovation are properly trained and that consistent procedures are used to identify and manage the major indoor air quality issues found in assisted living facilities:

• HVAC and ventilation
• Mold
• Moisture intrusion
• Asbestos
• Water losses
• Sewage release

Envergent's team of skilled and experienced Industrial Hygienists is here to help assisted living facility managers traverse these issues. We provide standardized training and processes to be used by maintenance staff and contractors. We can also help you deal with larger issues such as fires or floods. Let Envergent put an expert on your side!