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Airflow Ventilation: What's New for Hospital Airflow? (ASHRAE Standard 170-2021)

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The ASHRAE Standard 170 has been guiding ventilation requirements for the healthcare industry facilities for over a decade.  

I think you'll agree the core elements of Standard 170 for infection control have risen to the occasion and weathered the storm the past year with the coronavirus scenario. 

In healthcare facilities, ventilation goes way beyond comfort. Air handling and distribution systems will help control the transmission of airborne infections and have the ability to reduce hospital infections overall.

Bottom line:

A ventilation system proves effective at reducing hospital infections.

HVAC systems are built to keep the indoor air quality (IAQ) safe for patients. Because of the airflow standards, equipment must meet high ventilation rates and filtration requirements. Healthcare facilities serve a critical service, and they must consider several factors to provide adequate public health. Among the concerns for health care facilities is airflow ventilation.

CHT provides pressure and airflow tests with documentation as part of your Vitaleyez program profile that satisfies the code. As healthcare facility managers, you have to leverage real-time data to make informed decisions. This article discusses the importance of air quality and hospital airflow and the changes to ASHRAE Standard 170-2021.


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