Solutions by department
NICU infection control and clean air
Quiet air decontamination in the nursery, UVC for rooms and equipment when they are empty, and a simple routine for phones and small items.
Healthcare challenge
The challenge in NICU
Premature babies have immature immune systems and spend weeks in the unit. Parents, staff and equipment move in and out constantly, and the environment must stay calm and quiet.
Risks and operational considerations
- Transmission through hands, small items and shared equipment
- Airborne particles and microorganisms
- Noise-sensitive environment that limits some equipment
- High visitor traffic at entrances
Recommended Capnova solution
A layered approach, not a single device
Quiet air decontamination in the nursery, UVC for rooms and equipment when they are empty, and a simple routine for phones and small items.
Relevant products and technologies
Each technology covers a different route: air, surfaces or shared equipment. The final mix is confirmed after a site assessment.
Read: Clean air for high-risk patients: HEPA, cold plasma and protected environments →- PLASMAIRPLASMAIR Sentinel: compact and quiet air decontamination
- THOR UVCRooms and equipment when unoccupied
- ZEUSPhones, tablets and small shared items
- HEPA air filtration unitsCorridors and family entry areas
Implementation approach
How we deliver it
- 1
Assess
Noise and space review for each nursery
- 2
Plan
Unit placement that keeps access to incubators clear
- 3
Implement
Entry-point routine for parents and staff devices
- 4
Train
Training for nursing and cleaning staff
Plan protection for this department
We review the space, the workflow and your current controls, then recommend a combination and a plan.
Other departments
Emergency department
Emergency departments see undiagnosed patients, including those with respiratory infections, in crowded waiting rooms and bays that must turn over quickly..
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Hospitals often have fewer airborne-infection isolation rooms than they need, and building new ones is slow.
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General wards have high patient turnover, busy visiting hours and equipment that moves from bed to bed.
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