VENTILATION


condition of the system is adequate for the purpose, and the system is operating in a satisfactory manner. Critical healthcare ventilation systems


have different inspection requirements. They should be inspected quarterly, and verified annually. Critical systems are defined as operating suites of any type – including rooms used for interventional procedures and their recovery area; airborne isolation facilities; critical care units, neonatal and special care baby units, and invasive treatment, endoscopy, and bronchoscopy rooms. Again, the annual verification checks are to make sure that the system achieves minimum standards specific to the application, that it is operating to an acceptable performance level, and that it remains fit for purpose. If a critical system is unable to achieve


the standard in HTM 03-01, it should not be returned to service, and the duty- manager informed immediately. Copies of the verification report should be sent to the head of the user department, the nominated infection prevention and control person, and the healthcare provider’s AP(V), as soon as possible. For many of these systems, an equipment release or permit-to-work certificate will need to be completed to ensure that taking the ventilation system out of service for checks does not compromise the activities of the department affected.


Routine inspection and maintenance Inspection and maintenance activities should be risk-assessed to ensure that they do not create a hazard for anyone undertaking the work. The degree and frequency of inspection and maintenance should relate to the function of the system, its location, its general condition, and the consequence of its failure. All air- handling units (AHUs) should be visually inspected, according to HTM 03-01, at least every three months, to check their external condition, pipework, and electrical connections, sensor and control elements, and the ability to maintain the desired condition in the space they serve. AHU draining systems, filters, and fan coil units, need regular checking and cleaning. The BluEdge platform is CIAT’s ‘best-


in-class’ service and aftermarket offering. Leveraging a history of innovation and deep product expertise, BluEdge gives healthcare facilities the confidence that they are covered by a team that digitally monitors and delivers expert service throughout the lifecycle of their solutions. CIAT has developed the core technologies, knows how to optimally run the equipment, and also how to maintain its peak performance. The company’s digitally enabled lifecycle solutions use cutting-edge analytics to decipher data, draw insights, and implement solutions, before issues arise.


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All air-handling units should be visually inspected, according to HTM 03-01, at least every three months, to check their external condition, pipework, and electrical connections, sensor and control elements, and the ability to maintain the desired condition in the space they serve. AHU draining systems, filters, and fan coil units, need regular checking and cleaning


All our service technicians are trained to the highest professional standards, with full accreditation in F-Gas handling and all other mandatory requirements. Engineers are equipped with the latest analytical and diagnostic tools, enabling them to pinpoint potential problems before they lead to breakdown and downtime, and optimise performance to reduce running costs and emissions. CIAT’s product ranges actively participate in reducing and controlling the risk of infectious contamination, especially in risk areas, by controlling airborne contamination and providing high-level filtering. Thanks to the Epure filtration solutions’


outstanding capabilities, and large installations or specifically developed mobile air scrubbers, CIAT adapts to various demanding environments, and goes beyond the industry hygiene standards. CIAT also offers devices using UV-C light, to help remove volatile organic compounds and improve IAQ thanks to UV photocatalytic oxidation. #CIAT4life is a campaign to spread awareness of CIAT’s advanced IAQ solutions and services to help create healthier indoor environments. To help create a safer space, CIAT


developed the CIAT CLEAN LINE Dual Mode Air Scrubber & Negative Air Machine. As an air scrubber, the unit can improve IAQ by helping to filter the smallest particle sizes that may carry bacteria and pathogens, then discharging cleaner air back into the room. The machine can also create negative pressure to prevent air from spreading to adjacent rooms in the building.


References 1 Health Care Without Harm. https:// noharm-global.org/


2 Health Technical Memorandum 03-01. Specialised ventilation for healthcare premises Part B: The management, operation, maintenance and routine testing of existing healthcare ventilation systems. The Department of Health and Social Care, 2021. https://tinyurl. com/4wwpvzh9


3 Workplace health, safety and welfare A short guide for managers. Health & Safety Executive, December 2007. https:// www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg244.PDF


Lee Jenkins-Skinner


Lee Jenkins-Skinner, CIAT’s AHU specialist, has spent a decade working in the HVAC industry, and brings a wealth of knowledge in air-handling units (AHUs) and ventilation solutions to the company. Having studied design and industrial engineering at the University of Manchester, he began his career as a mechanical product designer, but soon found his true vocation in HVAC as an application engineer.


Joining CIAT in 2018 as a Pre-sales engineer, in 2022 he was promoted to AHU & Rooftop Product manager – a role in which he is responsible for supporting the development of AHUs and rooftop units. He supports the product by providing internal and external training specific to users’ needs, and developing or modifying selection tools to increase productivity.


He has observed CIAT’s AHUs installed in hospital operating theatres, inpatient and outpatient units, and other healthcare settings, throughout the UK and Ireland. Today, he provides the CIAT team with advice and guidance on a variety of standards-related topics, and assists with the design and build of its AHUs.


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