Webinar: Insights from the Experts: Managing Asthma in Schools with IAQ Preventive Maintenance

Recorded June 6, 2019

Webinar Description

Master best practices and approaches from school district mentors to reduce asthma triggers in schools through implementing a proactive approach to IAQ preventive maintenance.

Webinar Viewers Will:

• Utilize new tools, resources and best practices of school district mentors to reduce asthma triggers in schools through implementing a proactive approach to IAQ preventive maintenance.
• Make the case and gain buy-in by communicating the benefits of IAQ preventive maintenance practices in schools, such as improvements in building health and asthma outcomes, a high return on investment, increased equipment longevity, and a reduction in unexpected and often costly repairs.
• Develop a tailored IAQ preventive maintenance plan using a model plan and new guidance to promote healthy, reliable and efficient school buildings and create asthma-friendly schools.

Moderator

• Tracy Washington Enger, Facilitator, Indoor Environments Division, U.S. EPA, Washington, DC

Speakers

• Barbara Kaplan, National Director, Lung Health Education, American Lung Association
• Francine Loche, Environmental Director, Philadelphia School District, Pennsylvania
• Diane Rhodes, Assistant Director for Asthma Education, North East Independent School District, Texas