C.L.E.A.N. Lessons Learned: IAQ as a Public Health Strategy
Highlighted the revolution in Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) during 2023, with an emphasis on public health. IBEC and AIHA presented a bi-monthly series spotlighting clean indoor air’s role against diseases. Featured panelists from various institutes discussed the potential of IAQ to prevent disease transmission.
Read MoreCoby R. Gierke Appointed as Executive Director
An experienced leader, Coby has previously grown the Montana State Parks Foundation’s fundraising from $90,000 in 2017 to over $1 million in 2022 and expanded its newsletter audience from 40,000 in 2018 to 140,000 in 2022. Now at IBEC, he’s leading the strategic growth plan for the educational program Commit 2 C.A.R.E., garnering recognition from…
Read MoreC.L.E.A.N. Lessons Learned: Healthcare Infrastructure Resilience
Analyzed the response to COVID-19, highlighting the need for integrated disaster response over solely healthcare measures. Panelists discussed global lessons learned and the distinction between disaster and public health responses.
Read MoreCommit to C.A.R.E. Website Redesign
The site underwent a branding update to enhance user experience and shifted its focus from exclusively COVID-19 to all airborne threats and infectious diseases impacting workplaces and communities. New sections added: Risk Assessment, Indoor Air Quality, and Vaccination & Testing. Additionally, dedicated pages feature top resources from CDC and AIHA, underscoring our commitment to safeguarding…
Read MoreC.L.E.A.N. Lessons Learned: Confidence in Public Transport, Part 2
Delved into the decline of public transportation use due to airborne transmission fears, discussed safety expectations, and emphasized the importance of clear risk communication to the public.
Read MoreC.L.E.A.N. Lessons Learned: Confidence in Public Transport, Part 1
Explored rebuilding trust in public transportation post-mask mandate. Topics included air quality, pathogen monitoring, and emergency response to airborne threats.
Read MoreCLEAN Summit 2022
Jointly organized by IBEC & AIHA with CDC’s funding, the summit featured industry experts, including James Frederick from Occupational Safety. Focused on safety in various sectors from education to agriculture, it assessed best practices and remaining challenges in indoor safety. Key topics: transmission routes, mitigation strategies, challenges in industries, technological innovations, and understanding barriers to…
Read MoreLaunch of Commit to C.A.R.E.
This global science-backed pledge aims to promote community awareness, responsibility, and equity. Geared towards preventing airborne diseases such as COVID-19, its design caters to non-technical audiences, emphasizing fair and equitable access to information and focusing on risk prevention.
Read MoreC.L.E.A.N. Lessons Learned: Safe Faith-based Gatherings
Focused on the impact of COVID-19 on faith-based communities, discussing strategies for safe in-person gatherings and community rebuilding, with insights from diverse experts.
Read MoreC.L.E.A.N. Lessons Learned: Economic Challenges of COVID-19
Senior economist William Adams analyzed pandemic-induced transformations in the economy, discussing shifts in consumer behavior, business models, and financial markets, plus future forecasts.
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