Tag: Commercial Buildings
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For more than a century, public health has focused on treating people after exposure to infectious disease. Vaccines, drugs, and clinical interventions have saved millions of lives. But the COVID era exposed a critical gap in our strategy for respiratory pathogens. We’ve been focusing on the person, when the real battleground is the air. Humans…
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Over the past four decades, hospital infection control has become increasingly sophisticated. Clean room construction follows international frameworks such as ISO 14644-1 and the legacy FED-STD-209E. Facilities integrate HEPA filtration, UV-C disinfection, automated pressure controls, AI-optimized HVAC, and continuous monitoring systems. Companies offer advanced solutions—from the Puritrak air purifier and Puritrak indoor air quality measuring…
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Hospital environments are designed to heal — but without rigorous environmental hygiene, they can also become reservoirs for pathogens. Terminal cleaning, the deep cleaning process performed after a patient leaves a room, is one of the most important infection-prevention steps in healthcare facilities. It ensures the next patient enters a safe, disinfected space and helps…
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Reducing Airborne Pathogen Spread: The Role of Vapour Technology in Infection Control The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted a critical reality: airborne pathogens pose significant risks in built environments, from offices and schools to hospitals and public spaces. Reducing the spread of these pathogens is paramount, and at the heart of effective infection control lies a crucial…
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In today’s world, the importance of maintaining a clean and safe environment is more critical than ever. As we navigate through ongoing health challenges, infection prevention remains at the forefront of our concerns, particularly in indoor spaces where viruses and bacteria can spread rapidly. One effective method to enhance indoor air quality and reduce the risk…
