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HEPA air purifiers along with the creation of negative and positive pressure rooms are an effective way to control hazardous air pollutants, unwanted odors and protect patients and staff from deadly outbreaks.
Most seniors in long-term care spend 90% or more of their time inside, so guaranteeing indoor air quality (IAQ) is up to standard is a must.
Poor air quality in nursing homes can have a disastrous effect on the health and wellbeing of residents. Failing to capture and filter out airborne contaminants can exacerbate and even cause chronic conditions as well as lead to deadly outbreaks of infectious disease, the likes of which we saw during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.
One 2017 study found that women living in highly polluted environments were almost twice as likely to develop dementia. And it has long been well understood that airborne particulates can aggravate existent pulmonary conditions such as asthma. On the other hand, a residence with good to excellent air quality will see significant improvements in the health and quality of life of its seniors and staff. The Alzheimer’s Association has reported several studies proving significantly better health outcomes for seniors living in residences where airborne particulates were reduced. Older women in the U.S. saw 14% and 26% reduction in dementia risk and slower cognitive decline over a ten year period.
Elderly people often have weakened immune systems and other age-rated health problems, putting them at particular risk of complications due to poor IAQ. That’s why it’s so important that nursing homes take special care to eliminate airborne toxins and pathogens.
The main contaminants affecting IAQ in long-term facilities include:
Mold
Mold has spores that may contain mycotoxins, which could be poisonous. These spores can circulate throughout a building, contaminating indoor air.Because it contains poisonous spores, mold is quite dangerous if inhaled. Symptoms associated with mold exposure include:
Respiratory Issues
Coughing
Wheezing
Allergic Rhinitis
Headache
Dizziness
Poor concentration
Nose Bleeds
Rashes
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
They include
formaldehyde
, fire retardants and acetone as well as the off gassing of furniture, carpeting and office equipment such as printers and cleaning agents. The off gassing of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), a plastic used in a number of medical products, can be another source of VOCs. Levels of these gasses tend to be higher in newer buildings or freshly cleaned spaces.
Particulate Matter
Particles are solid or liquid substances that include dust, dust mites, pollen, sulfates, aerosols, ash, fumes, metals and dirt. Light enough to suspend in the air, the largest of these particles can be seen with the naked eye, in a ray of sunlight. The smaller ones that are invisible pose the biggest inhalation hazard, as they can pass right through the nasal cavities and into the lungs.
High Carbon Dioxide Levels
High carbon dioxide levels also negatively impact IAQ and puts seniors at risk for poor health outcomes. Indoor spaces with high CO2 have been shown to cause a number of adverse effects including drowsiness, fatigue, headaches, dizziness and respiratory problems.
Infectious Disease
The COVID pandemic of 2020 taught us how vulnerable to infectious disease our nursing home population can be if appropriate measures are not taken. Capturing airborne pathogens to reduce infections and properly implementing isolation measures should be a priority for any long-term care facility. A cough or sneeze can propel infectious pollutants as much as 200 feet and remain airborne long enough to reach ceiling ventilation units, risking the health of immunocompromised patients in particular. To contain airborne pollutants and prevent their spread, implementing negative and positive pressure rooms can be highly effective.
Ozone
An inorganic molecule with a distinct pungent smell, ozone is a form of oxygen that is emitted from various machines such as UV air cleaners. In nursing homes, the likely culprits of ozone emissions are medical devices. Exposure has been known to lead to increased medication use, emergency room and doctor visits as well as hospital admissions. Linked to a number of adverse health effects mostly involving the lungs, ozone pollution can cause:
Coughing and Sore Throat
Difficult and Painful Breathing
Inflammation and Damage to Airways
Susceptibility to Infections
Aggravation of Asthma, Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
More Frequent Asthma Attacks
HEPA air purifiers along with the creation of negative and positive pressure rooms are an effective way to control hazardous air pollutants, unwanted odors and protect patients and staff from deadly outbreaks.
Recirculation or negative pressure-ready. Up to 280 CFM nominal air flow.
Part Number#: AF400MNP
Recirculation or negative pressure-ready. Up to 500 CFM nominal air flow.
Part Number#: AF1000MNP
Recirculation or negative pressure-ready. Up to 1000 CFM nominal air flow.
Part Number#: AF2000MNP
Compact and mobile
Whisper-quiet operation
Multistage filtration system
High air flow
Technical Specifications
Dimensions (H x W x L): 21 x 12.5 x 15.5 in (53 x 32 x 39 cm)
Shipping Weight: 55 lb (25 kg)
Power: 100-120 V, 60 Hz, 2 A
Power Consumption: 200 W
Power Cord: Medical approved, type SJT
Sound Level: 52 dB(A)
Blower Free Air: 620 CFM (1053 m3/h)
Nominal Operating Air Flow: 280 CFM (475 m3/h)
Maximum Blower Pressure: 746 Pa ( 3” w.c.)
Digital Variable Speed Control: Yes
Audible Alarms: Yes
Visual Alarms: Yes
Filtration System:
2-stagePre-Filter: 2” deep, pleated MERV8 (#F071/BX, box of 6)
HEPA Filter: 6” deep, individually certified and tested HEPA filter 99.97%1 (#F075)
Quality Control:
Electrical, Air Flow, Mechanical testing
1 - All HEPA filters are individually tested and certified to North American standard IEST-RP-CC001: HEPA, European Equivalent EN1822
High volumetric flow rate
Whisper-quiet operation
Filtration system: pre-filter, high capacity and HEPA filter
Intelligent controls, digital speed control, audible and visual alarms
Technical Specifications
Dimensions (H x W x L): 56 x 16 x 22 in (142 x 40 x 56 cm)
Shipping Weight: 216 lb (98 kg)
Power: 100-120 V, 60 Hz, 2 A
Power Consumption: 200 W
Power Cord: Medical approved, type SJT
Sound Level: 54 dB(A)
Nominal Operating Air Flow: 500 CFM (850 m3/h)
Maximum Blower Pressure: 746 Pa ( 3” w.c.)
Digital Variable Speed Control: Yes
Audible Alarms: Yes
Visual Alarms: Yes
Filtration System: 3-stage
Inlet: Bottom grille
Discharge: Adjustable grille
Quality Control: Electrical, Air Flow, Mechanical testing, DOP Penetration test
NOTE: All HEPA filters are individually tested and certified to North American standard IEST-RP-CC001: HEPA, European Equivalent EN1822
High volumetric flow rate
Whisper-quiet operation
Filtration system: pre-filter, high capacity and HEPA filter
Intelligent controls, digital speed control, audible and visual alarms
Technical Specifications
Dimensions (H x W x L): 71 x 24 x 26 in (180 x 61 x 66 cm)
Shipping Weight: 380 lb (173 kg)
Power: 120 V, 4 A or 230 V, 2 A
Power Consumption: 480 W
Power Cord: Medical approved, type SJT
Sound Level: 56 dB(A)
Nominal Operating Air Flow: 1000 CFM (1700 m3/h)
Maximum Blower Pressure: 746 Pa ( 3” w.c.)
Digital Variable Speed Control: Yes
Audible Alarms: Yes
Visual Alarms: Yes
Filtration System: 3-stage
Inlet: Bottom grille
Discharge: Adjustable recirculation grille
Quality Control: Electrical, Air Flow, Mechanical testing, DOP Penetration test
NOTE: All HEPA filters are individually tested and certified to North American standard IEST-RP-CC001: HEPA, European Equivalent EN1822
Recirculation air filtration unit: Continuously recirculates the indoor ambient room air through a multi-stage air filtration system, removing airborne contaminants every time the air passes through the unit. The higher the number of air changes per hour (ACH), the cleaner the air will be.
