The Use of Air Purifiers in Health Care Facilities

Effective disinfection and environmental sterility is of paramount importance in any healthcare setting. This is important to maintain patient health and protect those who have weak immune systems. Therefore, the point is that healthcare facilities should be free of harmful contaminants. In this article, we are going to talk about the importance of air purifiers for healthcare facilities. Read on to find out more.
With an effective air purifier, it is possible to remove airborne particles from the following sources:
 

Endogenous sources: These contaminants become Airborne through different sources such as packaging, supplies, flowers, fresh fruit, clothing, and visitors.
Airborne sources: These inorganic and biological contaminants enter Healthcare facilities through ventilation systems, windows and doors.

So what is the solution to this problem? First of all, it is important to keep in mind that these airborne particles are not good for your health. If you have a compromised immune system, you may suffer a lot due to prolonged exposure to dirty air. You may be at even at a greater risk if you suffer from asthma and other respiratory conditions.
 
In a healthcare facility, different types of air purifiers are used to ensure clean environment. But one of the most common air purifiers uses HEPA filtration systems. These devices are installed in different places across the entire facility. Given below are some of the most common places.
 

Isolation rooms and areas where infectious diseases are most likely to spread
Compounding pharmacies
Equipment rooms
Research Laboratories
Operation rooms
Treatment rooms