HVAC maintenance is typical for any commercial facility, but in healthcare, this maintenance service makes a real impact on patient outcomes and bottom line. Hospitals, nursing homes, private practice medical facilities, and public healthcare buildings rely on a properly functioning HVAC system to maintain a safe environment for patient care. Slight changes in temperature and humidity can adversely affect patients, or put you at risk of mandatory closure. You may not have realized it, but your HVAC system is one of the most important pieces of equipment in your medical facility.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 4% of patients across the United States will develop an infection during a hospital stay. This is a problem that every hospital tries to address. One way to reduce the number of in-hospital infections is to take care of your HVAC system. High levels of humidity provide a perfect environment for bacteria to grow, and if the HVAC system isn’t cleaned regularly, it can circulate bacteria or viruses throughout the entire facility. The health of your HVAC system can help your facility reduce infection rates and keep your patients safe.
High humidity can spread bacteria to any patient, but it can also put those with respiratory problems or compromised immune systems in further danger. High levels of humidity can make it more difficult to breathe and regulate body temperature. However, higher temperatures can help cardiac patients with poor circulation or burn patients with painful open wounds. The ability to regulate temperature and humidity based on your patient needs is essential for any healthcare environment.
Regardless of the needs of your patients, your HVAC system needs to run at peak efficiency at all times. For other commercial facilities, a poorly running HVAC system may cause discomfort to tenants or customers, but at a healthcare facility, it can be dangerous. If an HVAC breakdown occurs, you may have to transport patients to another facility, costing you greatly in both revenue and community reputation. This is a situation that should be avoided at all costs, That is why MaintenX offers comprehensive preventative care for healthcare facilities across the U.S.
We provide HVAC repair, maintenance, and preventative care as well as services for roofing, plumbing, electrical work, and general contractor maintenance. We work directly with the facility maintenance staff to create custom solutions that keep your doors open every day. With MaintenX by your side, you don’t have to worry about costly HVAC repairs or downtime due to emergency service. We are the one-stop-shop for all your HVAC system needs.
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