HVAC
HVAC Systems Fail at Behavioral Health Center in Phoenix
Nearly 100 patients had to be transferred to other facilities.
8/21/2024
Willis-Knighton Medical Center Upgrades Chilled Water Plant
The medical center sought upgrades through Trane to add capacity, control comfort, increase redundancy and reduce energy costs.
8/2/2024
When Should HVAC Systems Receive Maintenance?
HVAC manufacturers discuss when it is best to maintenance HVAC systems.
5/30/2024
Making Boiler Maintenance Work
By understanding industry standards, manufacturer recommendations and potential challenges, managers can ensure effective boiler maintenance.
5/29/2024
How Can BAS Help HVAC Systems Be More Efficient?
HVAC manufacturers discuss the efficiencies of pairing HVAC systems with BAS.
5/24/2024
San Diego Birthing Center Installs Noritz Tankless Water Heater
The product that was used was the EZ Series tankless water heater.
5/22/2024
HVAC Innovations to Help Achieve Net Zero and Decarbonization Goals
HVAC manufacturers discuss the latest in sustainable innovations.
5/17/2024
The Impact of Temperature on Occupant Functioning
HVAC manufacturers discuss how to properly regulate temperature for occupant comfort and productivity.
5/10/2024
Outfitting HVAC Systems to Kill Airborne Pathogens
HVAC manufacturers discuss implementing different technologies in HVAC systems to combat germ spread.
5/2/2024
How Do HVAC Systems Filter Out Odors in Healthcare Settings?
HVAC manufacturers discuss filtering out unpleasant odors from healthcare facilities.
4/26/2024
3 Key Factors to Maintaining IAQ in Healthcare Facilities
Indoor air quality is critical to the operations and wellness of a healthcare facility.
4/11/2024
Intelligent Building Controls Are Revolutionizing Healthcare Infrastructure
By leveraging automation, data analytics and machine learning, these systems empower healthcare managers to operate facilities with accuracy and foresight.
4/10/2024
Clearing the Air: How Ventilation Delivers Multiple Benefits
Forward-looking healthcare facilities managers are shifting their mindsets on ventilation to embrace ongoing recalibration and resilience.
4/8/2024
Taking a Data-Informed Approach to IAQ
Maintaining clean air and proper air flow can be one of the biggest challenges a healthcare facility manager faces.
3/11/2024
ASHRAE Standard 241 Comes in Time for Virus Season
Standard 241 focuses on reducing the risk of airborne aerosol transmission.
10/9/2023
CityMD Bayside Collaborates with InviAir Diffusers
The diffusers were chosen to help the clinic’s HVAC system performance.
9/28/2023
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
Nursing Homes Wrestle with Climate Change, HVAC Demands
For Washington’s long-term care facilities, recent heatwave underscored growing need for air conditioning
7/13/2021
Wanted: A 21st Century IAQ Strategy
Managers need to consider holistic integrated IAQ solution that uses complementary technologies
6/23/2021
HEPA Purifiers Can Reduce Airborne COVID-19: Researcher
Air purifiers could benefit hospitals where aerosol-generating procedures occur
6/15/2021
Ranking Risks: Ventilation and Infection Control
Risk-ranking each space in facilities with required temperature, pressure and humidity will guide testing procedures
6/2/2021
