Montrose, MI, November 02, 2014 -- Montrose, MI, November 02, 2014 -- Training and certification for hospital and nursing home employees as a Certified Decontamination Specialist to prevent or get rid of Ebola virus, hospital-acquired infections, and toxic mold, are now available on-site at medical facilities worldwide, or on-line from www.ecology-college.com, or in person at the Michigan international training center of the Environmental Hygienists Association (E.H.A.), announces Phillip Fry, E.H.A. Executive Director.

1.7 million hospital-associated infections happen every year in the U.S.A., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (C.D.C.). These hospital-acquired infections cause or contribute to an estimated 99,000 deaths per year, reports the C.D.C.

“The rate of facility-associated infections and deaths is comparable or higher in hospitals and nursing homes in Canada, Central and South America, the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand,” reports Mr. Fry.

The E.H.A. trains and certifies hospital, medical center, and nursing home personnel as a Certified Decontamination Specialist for the effective decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization of medical buildings and facilities.

In addition, E.H.A.'s EnviroFry division provides on-site decontamination inspection, testing, removal, remediation, and prevention services anywhere in the world, as well as the sale and installation of high-tech air and surface purification and decontamination equipment and systems, such as high output ozone treatment.

The E.H.A. decontamination training curriculum and textbooks are explained in detail at the E.H.A. websites www.decontaminationgear.com and www.ecology-college.com.

The lead decontamination training instructor is Phillip Fry, Certified Environmental Hygienist, Professional Industrial Hygienist, Certified Decontamination Specialist, Certified Mold Inspector, Certified Mold Remediator (all five designations from the Environmental Hygienists Association), Certified Environmental Inspector, Certified Remediation Specialist (these two designations from the Environmental Assessment Association), Certified Air Duct Cleaning Specialist (from www.rotobrush.com), Certified Ozone Professional, mold expert, and Professional Member of the American Society of Professionals in Patient Safety.

Early in his career, Mr. Fry worked for the National Institutes of Health (U.S. Public Health Service), and he was the administrator of a USA hospital and medical center, and a real estate developer. Phillip holds a B.A. degree in social studies from Case Western Reserve University.

For more information on the E.H.A. decontamination training and certification program, as well as decontamination equipment, visit the E.H.A. websites, or phone training director Phillip Fry toll-free 1-866-300-1616 in the USA and Canada, or 1-810-639-0523 for international calls, or cell phone 1-480-310-7970, or email [email protected].

Contact:
Phillip Fry, Executive Director
Environmental Hygienists Association
10104 Sheridan Rd.,
Montrose, Michigan 48457
Phone Toll-Free 1-866-300-1616 or 1-810-639-0523
Cell Phone 1-480-310-7970
[email protected]
http://www.decontaminationgear.com or
http://www.ecology-college.com