MRSA eradicated in hospital air vents

Published: 7-Mar-2009

UK air hygiene specialist System Hygienics is helping healthcare professionals to identify and eradicate MRSA bacteria in hospital ventilation systems, enabling them to meet Department of Health guidelines.

In a survey at a major hospital in the east of England, System Hygienics took samples from the ventilation system, pre- and post-cleaning, throughout the building, including open wards and isolation rooms. Out of 14 samples, evidence of MRSA contamination was found in nine areas of the ventilation system.

System Hygienics then cleaned the ventilation ductwork using its JetVent system. Subsequent analysis of samples taken from the same locations within the hospital proved negative for MRSA bacteria.

The JetVent system cleans the ductwork with minimal disruption as up to 100m can be reached from a single point.

Contact www.systemhygienics.co.uk

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