HVAC

AC Failure Causes Parkview LaGrange Hospital to Shut Down

HVAC systems are critical to any healthcare facility, so keeping them up and running is key.

8/30/2023



Preventing Legionella Bacteria Proliferation in Water Heaters

Water heater manufacturers discuss preventing Legionella proliferation.

8/11/2023



Emory University Midtown Hospital Experiences Electrical Fire

Smoke from electrical fires can pose a problem for IAQ.

8/9/2023



What to Know About Water Heater Safety Hazards

Water heater manufacturers discuss different safety hazards to be aware of.

8/3/2023



What Alternatives Exist for Traditional Storage Tank Water Heaters?

Water heater manufacturers discuss alternatives to storage tank water heaters.

7/28/2023



When Should Healthcare Facilities Maintenance Their Water Heaters?

Water heater manufacturers discuss maintenance frequency for water heaters.

7/21/2023



Measuring IAQ Is Crucial in Healthcare Facilities

Indoor air quality data can help prevent hospital-acquired infections.

7/20/2023



Are Heat Pumps Effective for Healthcare Facilities?

HVAC manufacturers discuss the effectiveness of heat pumps for healthcare facilities.

7/14/2023



What Energy Efficient HVAC Alternatives Exist for Healthcare Facilities? 

HVAC manufacturers discuss possible energy efficient alternatives to traditional HVAC systems.

7/7/2023



How Often Should Healthcare Facilities Maintenance Their HVAC Systems?

HVAC manufacturers discuss how frequently HVAC systems should receive maintenance.

6/30/2023



More Americans Concerned About Indoor Air Quality

Nearly half of respondents say that their physical health is impacted negatively by being indoors for long periods of time.

6/27/2023



How Often Should Healthcare Facilities Maintenance Their HVAC Systems?

HVAC manufacturers discuss how frequently HVAC systems should receive maintenance.

6/23/2023



What Challenges Do Healthcare Facility Managers Face with HVAC Systems?

HVAC manufacturers discuss the challenges facility managers face with HVAC systems.

6/16/2023



How HVAC Systems Affect Indoor Air Quality and Patient Experience

HVAC manufacturers join to discuss the roles HVAC systems play in IAQ and patients’ experiences.

6/9/2023



Study Shows Air Purification Reduces Healthcare Acquired Infections

Indoor air quality is heavily affected by both HVAC systems and filtration.

5/22/2023



Infection Prevention and Control Team at VANTHCS Implemented Effective Initiative

The initiative positively impacted IPC staff burnout and aided prevention of healthcare-associated infections.

4/28/2023



How Heat Pumps Can Benefit Hospitals

A look at the emerging trend of using heat pumps instead of typical HVAC systems.

4/26/2023



Upgrading IAQ Systems Without Compromising Energy Efficiency

Improving air quality should not interfere with sustainability goals.

11/1/2022



Air-Balancing Compliance for Critical Spaces

Healthcare facilities that have the most trouble-free compliance inspections are those that retain a testing, adjusting and balancing agency to measure and audit systems annually.

10/21/2022



Legionella Prevention in Cooling Tower Systems

With the support of a team of experts, managers can effectively prevent, detect and respond to positive Legionella tests.

9/28/2022



How to Improve Indoor Air Quality on a Budget

There is a way that managers can improve indoor air quality while reducing energy use.

9/14/2022



Green Measures Benefit Students' Air Quality

Air purifiers in classrooms reduced indoor pollution concentrations by up to 57 percent.

9/9/2022



Demand for HVAC Controls Drives Building Automation Market

The global building automation and controls market is expected to grow 11.3 percent by 2030.

8/22/2022



Healthcare Facilities Revisit Indoor Air Quality as COVID Cases Rise

Faced with limited options, managers are investigating ultraviolet systems to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

6/29/2022



Hospitals Face Major Environmental Services Challenges

Survey provides overview of the strengths and challenges associated with healthcare environmental hygiene practices in healthcare facilities.

6/3/2022



How HVAC Codes Must Adapt to Ever-Changing Science

Many hospitals are over-ventilating indoor spaces, resulting in wasted energy and dollars

4/5/2022



White House Cites Role of Ventilation in COVID-19 Fight

International experts have advocated respirator use and enhanced ventilation systems in stopping the spread of the coronavirus.

4/4/2022



The Crucial Role of Hospital Filtration and Ventilation Systems

Systems are critical in providing safe and comfortable environment for patients and staff throughout facility.

3/29/2022



Overhead Ventilation Is IAQ Culprit: Study

When overhead vents supply heated air, occupants might be exposed to respiratory aerosols more than if same room were well-mixed

9/27/2021



ASHRAE Updates Ventilation Standard for Healthcare Facilities

Changes include expanded requirements to allow airborne infectious isolation room exhaust discharge to general exhaust under certain conditions

9/13/2021



 
 
 


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