Training Is Foundational to Facility Maintenance

Guest Bruce DeLoatch shares his insights as an IICRC instructor, including: The intersection between odor control and indoor air qualityThe importance of agitation to the cleaning processWhy training is especially vital when working with disinfectantsThe difference between providing training and building protocols Why people trained in Odor Control or Restoration were a step ahead in responding to pandemic cleaning needs

Guest Ana Pinto-Alexander shares her insights on designing for healthcare, including: The principals behind healthcare design, and the wide variety of aspects that have to be considered How design impacts the healthcare experience of patients, visitors, and staffThe importance of choosing the right materials in healthcare designHow effective design can make healthcare facilities more efficient and more adaptableHow artificial and natural light affects patient health and recovery

Guest Geoff Snavely talks about his new book, Disruptive Discovery, and  how asking the right questions can uncover the stuff that really matters. This episode discusses:How “disruptive” discovery goes deeper than surface discovery, and why that’s important Why “Dare to Dream” questions can help move us from where we are to where we’d like to beWhat we would ask the workplace if we could take it out for a drinkHow asking the right questions may help us build greater trust as we return to the workplaceYou can watch the video version of this conversation here:https://www.millicare.com/why-millicare/video-center/indoor-voices/asking-the-questions-that-matter-in-the-workplac/

Guest Elizabeth Monts of the Schneider Company shares her insights on lighting trends, including: The cost benefits and sustainability of LED retrofitsKelvin units and the temperature scale of lightingCircadian lighting, and how it can impact occupants How the latest trends in lighting can help increase business productivity

Guest Gayathri Unnikrishnan of the International Well Building Institute shares her insights on WELL certification, including: The history and evolution of WELL certification How WELL certification differs from other building certifications such as LEEDHow WELL v2 provides a customizable roadmap for different facilities to tailor their approach to occupant wellnessWhat health equity is, and how certifications such as WELL can help drive itHow the WELL Building program impacts building occupants even when they are working from home

Guest Antonio Holguin of Autex Acoustics shares his insights on material health in commercial spaces, including: How many common materials can impact the health of both end users and those involved in the manufacturing processWhat to consider when selecting materials for a facility, including Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and Health Product Declarations (HPDs)A look at the lack of regulation regarding material healthHow architects, designers, and other specifiers can help drive demand for more health-conscious materials

Guest Stephen Lewis, Technical Director for milliCare, shares his insights on carpet in commercial facilities, including: The impact that carpet has on employee health and comfort, especially as they return to officeThe damage hand sanitizer and wayfinding stickers can cause to your flooring, and how to mitigate itHow to double the lifespan of your facility’s carpetThe importance of regular vacuuming, and how to choose the right vacuumWhat to consider when selecting a sustainable carpet cleaning program

Guest Mike Johnson, Director of Sustainability for 3form, shares his insights on sustainability in the built environment, including: The architecture & design industry’s immense impact on global climate emissionsHow marketplace demand drives progress in sustainabilityThe importance of measuring the footprint of the products we useHow the Living Building Challenge and other programs are leading the way How social equity figures into sustainability in the built environment

Guest Kevin Pearson, the Chairman of IICRC's Board of Directors, shares more about "The Institute," including: The organization's history and missionThe importance of industry standards and IICRC's role in certificationHis experience on the board and as chairmanThe process of creating or revising standards within the IICRCWhy IICRC trained businesses were better positioned to respond to the pandemic

Guest Nick Camp from FMG shares his expertise on workstation ergonomics, including: Why the standard desktop height is not ideal for most peopleThe impact of keyboard trays and other ergonomic workstation featuresWhether sit/stand desks live up to the hypeErgonomics' importance in the post-pandemic office landscapeWhat to consider when selecting an ergonomic task chair