title: A proper strategy for combating mould.
abstract: managing director of Mycologia & Mould Worx, MSc, B.(Env. Sci.), TAE40110, examines the topic of mould exposure in healthcare facilities, and the associated duty of care for hospital facility managers and engineers. The article, published here in slightly adapted form, also focuses on the need for additional training of key personnel on the risks associated with exposure to environmental microbial contamination.
authors.forename: Cedric
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Cheong
mesh_terms: D016902:Air Pollution, Indoor / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000517:prevention & control; D001315:Australia; D004781:Environmental Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005658:Fungi / Q000472:pathogenicity*; D006272:Health Facility Environment / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards*; D006797:Housekeeping, Hospital / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D008284:Maintenance and Engineering, Hospital / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000191:economics / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D061214:Patient Safety / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards; D010564:Personnel, Hospital / Q000193:education; D018877:Sick Building Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000191:economics / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000078329:Workforce