IMPORTANCE OFAIRCONDITIONING AND VENTILATION SYSTEM IN A HOSPITAL

Maintaining good air quality through air conditioning and ventilation is vital to
keep each other safe. Hospitals exist to protect and heal the public. Therefore, following
the proper steps to install, maintain and service HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air
Conditioning) systems continuously is of the highest importance. Especially since the
start of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s become clear just how vital these systems are to
maintaining good air quality and public health.

 The main purposes of a Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) system

are to help maintain good indoor air quality (IAQ) through adequate ventilation
with filtration and provide thermal comfort.
 Air conditioning systems and HVAC systems keep air comfortable but also help
prevent cross-contamination, improve patient outcomes, and enhance the quality
of life for all staff and patients.
 Concerning the body, heat stress protection and proper thermoregulation rely on
environmental temperatures and conditions. HVAC systems, which control air
supply, temperature and humidity, and ventilation are, therefore, important to
healing.
 For hospital patients, staff, and all occupants, a well-maintained HVAC system is
crucial for keeping comfortable. Staff work long shifts, and patients frequently
stay in hospitals for days or weeks.

Other Health Care Facilities Needing Well-Functioning HVAC

Aside from hospitals, a high-quality HVAC system is necessary for other types of
medical and care facilities as well, like:
 Inpatient and outpatient clinics
 Hospice facilities
 Nursing homes and assisted living facilities
 Doctors offices
 Medical billing centers
 Research facilities
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 https://www.unitedmech.com/blog/importance-of-air-conditioning-in-
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%2C%20heat%20stress,%2C%20therefore%2C%20important%20to%20healing.