Controlling airborne pathogens in health care facilities is not only important for the safety of the patient, it’s important for hospital personnel as well. New and old techniques, used in combination, can limit exposure and the risk.
Stringent design standards, medical equipment advances affecting infrastructure and space constraints, and more make hospital retrofits a special case.
Multiple buildings, different agendas, and limited resources challenge many health care facilities today. Understanding the process provides a leg up in related projects.