INFECTION PREVENTION
Emory Healthcare, which uses the system, explains how the solution can reach even the most hard-to-reach spaces in a health- care facility because it is a gas and can go wherever the air goes.
“Additionally, its technology is con- tinuous and automatic, owing around the clock, while requiring maintenance only once per quarter,” said Love. “And almost as importantly, it’s been proven to reduce viruses, bacteria, odors, mold and insects, but without needing to clear the room of people, so they can go about their normal activities.”
When asked for her advice to other facili-
ties evaluating disinfectant modalities, Love stated: “When considering effective ways to battle common pathogens, healthcare facilities should consider holistic solutions that help reduce the bioburden in the air and on surfaces, but also in places other cleaning methods may not reach. It should be a eible option that offers minimal labor and training needs.” HPN
Reference:
1. Regularly using bleach linked to higher risk of fatal lung disease, University of Washington School of Public Health, September 18, 2017,
https://osha.washington.edu/news/regularly-using-bleach- linked-higher-risk-fatal-lung-disease
One such solution is the UV Angel Clean Air Automated Continuous UV-C Air Treatment System, which uses patented UV-C light air purification technology to reduce levels of viruses, bacteria and fungi. Air is quietly drawn into a sealed UV-C air chamber with a series of fans and filters where it is treated with an enclosed high intensity UV-C light to inactivate bacteria, fungus and viruses in the air. The treated air is then returned to the room creating a cleaner environment. “Infection Control Professionals, especially in the COVID-19 environment, should be cognizant
for the need for air purification at room level,” said Jay Comeaux, President, EDM Facilities. “The coronavirus can remain airborne for a surprisingly length of time. Our UV Angel Clean Air is proven to significantly improve air quality. It is the safe use of UV-C technology in oc- cupied spaces with simple retrofit in 2 x 4 ceiling grids.” Reference:
1. Indoor Air and Coronavirus (COVID-19),U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
https://www.epa.gov/coronavirus/ indoor-air-and-coronavirus-covid-19
Attacking microbes through the air
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), there is growing evidence that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can remain airborne for longer times and further distances than originally thought.1 The pandemic has heightened concerns around air quality in hospitals and other healthcare facilities, prompting them to implement technologies designed to combat microbes in the air.
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