The scope and influence of the novel coronavirus continues to grow, and COVID-19 cases are on the rise again. The number of hospitalizations is increasing. Undoubtedly by now, someone you know has most likely had COVID-19. Hospitals located in critical, high population centers overrun with COVID-19 patients used mechanical ventilators in record numbers this past
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Until recently, there had been no or very little independent testing on the viability of bipolar ionization as an effective tool against the COVID-19 virus. Companies were drawing a conclusion based upon the technology’s ability to “deactivate” viruses of similar structure. Based upon the available information, we have regarded this technology as promising, but not
When the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) became a reality for this country and the quarantine began, we did not know what to expect. Pandemic updates from Washington, DC by the President of the United States and his lead physicians became a daily routine. Just a few hours away, COVID-19 cases in New York City were overwhelming
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced Assisted Living, Nursing Homes and Continuing Care Retirement Communities to redefine their daily operations and facilities alike to minimize the risk of COVID-19 spread throughout out their facilities both from internal and external risks. Residents living in these facilities who require renal dialysis can be a significant risk to themselves,
A search for “ultraviolet light” on Google™ will yield no less than 91 million search results. UV light sanitizers, industrial UV sanitizers, and thousands of other products show up. These results are an impressive show of our society’s ability to provide millions of pieces of information, all in our living room or office, in just
Our next installment in this series on reducing airborne contaminants is focused on increasing the effectiveness of new and existing filtration systems. Some of the concepts in this article are long-proven items, and some are on the forefront of innovation. This article is to provide information for available products, not to recommend a specific approach,
Since early 2020, it seems just about everyone has an opinion on viruses, disease transmission and what should be done as a society, as a business owner, and as a private citizen. We here are Barton Associates are not healthcare workers, epidemiologists, or even medical students. We are just a group of engineers who believe
A large portion of commercial, educational, and healthcare facilities have been either partially occupied or unoccupied for several weeks, even months. With extended periods of unoccupancy, building systems can become stagnant, potentially resulting in adverse effects on air systems, domestic water systems and building materials. Most of us know the smell of dust burning off
Everyone is probably tired of hearing how unprecedented these times are and how the picture of what the “new normal” will look like seems to change on a daily basis. Beyond all of that, we will get back to some sense of normalcy and, when we do, we need to be ready. So what does
The recent COVID-19 pandemic events have forced healthcare providers around the globe to find creative ways to isolate infected patients from other patients and healthcare providers, often relying on temporary modifications to their facilities heating, ventilation and air conditioning system to create negative pressure spaces. Often facility managers are forced to work within the confines
