Rapid implementation of ultraviolet germicidal irradiation and reuse processes for N95 respirators at a health system during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic

An N95 respirator ultraviolet germicidal irradiation and reuse program was rapidly implemented at an academic health system in the United States during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. This process continues to be a safe and effective way to slow the consumption rate of N95 respirators.

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Published in:Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology 2021-11, Vol.42 (11), p.1-1381
Main Authors: Zunner-Keating, Brian P, Alberto, Patricia De Jesus, Sweeney, Sarah J, de St Maurice, Annabelle, Eggins, Erik, Walton, Shaunté C, Lingard, Martin, Kao, Yuhan, Uslan, Daniel Z
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aerosols
Concise Communication
Coronaviruses
Cost control
COVID-19
Disease control
Disease prevention
Disease transmission
Infections
Infectious diseases
Irradiation
Labor costs
Pandemics
Protective equipment
Respirators
Workforce planning
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Summary:An N95 respirator ultraviolet germicidal irradiation and reuse program was rapidly implemented at an academic health system in the United States during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. This process continues to be a safe and effective way to slow the consumption rate of N95 respirators.
ISSN:0899-823X
1559-6834
DOI:10.1017/ice.2020.1386