Clean air in Healthcare | Hospitals | GP surgeries | Care homes | Dentists | Veterinary practices | Waiting rooms
If you are a vet or work in animal care, you'll recognise the importance of maintaining a safe and hygienic environment, especially in terms of air quality:
1. Controlling allergens and odours
- Animal dander: Our furry patients shed dander, hair, and feathers which can trigger allergies and respiratory issues in both staff and clients
- Odour removal: Veterinary clinics can have distinct smells due to urine, faeces, and other biological materials
2. Reducing airborne pathogens
- Bacteria and viruses: In close proximity to animals and their owners, we face potential exposure to airborne pathogens
- Fungal Spores: Mould and mildew thrive in damp environments, especially in areas like kennels and grooming rooms
3. Enhancing clinical areas
- Operating theatres: During surgeries, maintaining a sterile environment is critical
- Treatment Rooms: Clean air promotes faster healing for our four legged patients
4. Staff wellness
- Long Hours: Clean air reduces fatigue, enhances focus, and contributes to overall well-being
- Protection from Zoonotic diseases: Proper air filtration can protect us from diseases transmitted from animals to humans
Investing in quality air purifiers isn’t just about comfort; it’s about safeguarding health
This Dorset based veterinary practice recently installed SA600 in each treatment room and a Blast in the waiting area. Their motivation was staff absences as well as pet dander.
| Vets sample illustration | SA600 | Blast Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Room dimensions (m²) | 15 | 15 |
| Ceiling height (m) | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| No of Air Changes an Hour (ACH) | 6.8 | 12.5 |
| Carbon footprint (8hrs/day, 5 days a week)* | 3.9 kg CO²e | 35.4 kg CO²e |
| Price per 100 patients | £1.75 | £3.33 |
| Yearly running cost (8hrs/day, 5 days a week) | £4.60 | £42 |
* Less than a desktop monitor. Portable air cleaners have a lower carbon footprint than increasing mechanical ventilation and due to the low wattage, the Smart Air products are substantially lower than other brands in healthcare settings
** Here's a quick and easy way to work out the 'per patient' cost for your clinic. Divide the cost of purchasing portable air cleaners across all areas of your practice, by the number of registered patients. Don't forget to include the waiting areas, and make sure you are aware how many air changes you will get at a noise level that can be tolerated by staff and patients. So for this illustration with Blast Minis, it cost £2,500 (6 treatment rooms, a waiting room, reception area and a staff room) to kit out this clinic and with 6,000 registered patients, the cost per patient is 42p.
We can advise on the kind and number of units to fully equip your space with cleaner and filtered air
