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Patient isolation rooms must be terminally cleaned following each patients transfer or discharge from the hospital; including removing all detachable objects in the room and cleaning everything from the ceiling (lighting and air duct surfaces) down to the floor.

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Effective decontamination and sterilization of hospital wards and bathrooms are essential in reducing the risk of cross-infection. This is especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic when we consider that there are just nine critical care beds per 100,000 people in the UK.

Eric Lind, vice-president of commercial operations and business development at global battery manufacturer Ultralife, discusses the vital role robotics play in sterilization and what to consider when choosing a power supply.

Public Health England, as well as other organizations spanning the UK and Ireland, recently published joint guidance for COVID-19 infection prevention and control in healthcare settings. In particular, patient isolation rooms must be terminally cleaned following each patients transfer or discharge from the hospital; including removing all detachable objects in the room and cleaning everything from the ceiling (lighting and air duct surfaces) down to the floor. It is a time consuming and, in light of the current pandemic, dangerous task.

A study from Duke Medicine showed that enhanced cleaning strategies, such as using portable ultraviolet (UV) machines, can kill drug and cleaning-resistant organisms and demonstrated that these techniques can make meaningful differences in patient outcomes. These UV light technologies have been used for decades in water and air purification, but combining them with autonomous robots is a recent but much needed development.

The robots emit UV-C light, a type of ultraviolet light that is not found on earth, unlike UV-A and UV-B which are well-known to cause sunburn. Therefore, viruses and bacteria are not immune to UV-C. When this type of ultraviolet light shines onto germs, it attacks their DNA, so they cannot infect another person.

To emit UV-C light, a typical sterilization robot incorporates a disinfection lamp with an accumulated intensity of 250 to 280 uv/cm2 and a coverage radius of six to eight meters. The lamp is connected to either a main powered mobile cart on wheels, which staff have to move from room to room or an autonomous mobile robot (AMR).

AMRs are similar to AGVs (automated guided vehicles) in a warehouse, autonomously navigating around buildings for most of the day, every day. They are therefore reliant on batteries as the main source of power. The power demands on the battery are particularly high due to the disinfection lamp, which may need to be recharged every few hours.

Therefore, AMR batteries are usually recharged in the same way that AGV batteries are. The robots are self-aware of how much power they have left and, when the battery is running low, they automatically navigate to a charging station to recharge.

Usually, in AMRs, the battery is used as a ballast to keep the centre of balance low, but the weight must not be enough to inhibit mobility. This means that the strength and weight of the battery, as well as long run time and fast charge time, are key requirements in this application. Traditionally, sealed lead-acid (SLA) batteries have been used in applications with similar requirements.

Today, however, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) tend to favor replacing SLA batteries with Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) alternatives, as they are three times lighter for the same energy. Available in a variety of weights, if ballast is a requirement, they can also offer higher energy than SLA if required. For example, Ultralifes range of 12.8 V LiFePO4 batteries goes from a 1.10 Kg battery, offering 7.5 Ah (96 Wh) to a 13.90 Kg battery, offering 100 Ah (1.28 kWh).

If voltages of up to 28.8 V are required, Ultralifes legendary range of military 2590 rechargeable lithium-ion smart batteries may be better suited. When operating at this voltage, the UBBL13-01 can offer up to 10 Ah (288 Wh) at a weight of 1.38 Kg. Selected 2590 batteries, including the UBBL13-01, are also fully compliant with System Management Bus (SMBus) and Smart Battery System (SBS) specifications, which means they can be quickly integrated into compatible robots or smart chargers.

Both 2590 and LiFePO4 ranges encompass a diverse collection of batteries to allow robot manufacturers to select the voltage, weight and energy they need. This is not only an advantage to fully autonomous robots but also mains powered, mobile cart versions, which may use batteries to communicate data back to the end users computers (rather than powering the lamp itself).

While we have covered the basic types of disinfection robots here, each manufacturer provides slight variations of features to differentiate from competitors. Ultralife recognizes this and can work closely with design engineers to understand how the battery and charger will function in their specific sterilization robot, to create a bespoke portable power solution.

UV-C robots play an important role in the fight against COVID-19, with studies suggesting that 99.9 percent of coronaviruses can be killed when exposed to far-UVC light. Batteries fulfill the equally important functions of powering the robot or transmitting data back to the user. Therefore, selecting the battery that meets the robots power and weight requirements is vital to ensuring a smooth and successful operation.

About Ultralife: A global corporation headquartered in Newark, New York, Ultralife has extensive North American as well as international operations in Europe, China and India. Through strategic growth and acquisitions, the corporation has expanded beyond its commercial and military battery business to include custom engineering design and services, tactical communications systems and a wide range of power accessories for global government and defense markets.

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ST. CHARLES, Ill., Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --As a growing chorus of health authorities point to aerosols as a key transmission route for SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, and as the U.S. rapidly sets new records for coronavirus cases, Aerapy, LLC, announced today that its ultraviolet (UV) disinfection technology achieved up to a 99.97% reduction of the SARS-CoV-2 pathogen in the air, in one air pass, in independent laboratory testing. Aerapy UV also achieved a 99.98% reduction on surfaces in two seconds (99.99% in three seconds). Results were achieved with proper installation and utilizing Aerapy's proprietary sizing method. Because the company did a live air pass test, Aerapy's results are unique among other UV laboratory studies of SARS-CoV-2 inactivation that perform simulated passes.

"As we learn more about how COVID-19 spreads, the experts increasingly agree that airborne transmission and aerosolization of the SARS-CoV-2 virus plays a much greater role than what was believed by many at the start of this pandemic," said Annette Uda, founder and president of Aerapy. "This is why we did not test just on surfaces, we tested against SARS-CoV-2 in the air where Aerapy UV reduced the pathogen up to 99.97%."

The third-party testing, conducted at the laboratories of Innovative Bioanalysis in Costa Mesa, Calif., utilized Aerapy UV equipment designed for HVAC systems where air passes across the Aerapy device, which harnesses the power of UV-C to deactivate bacteria, mold, and viruses in the air. The testing firm conducted an actual single pass of air test showing what would happen in a quarter or half second of time. This latest testing against SARS-CoV-2 joins the company's previous independent laboratory testing against pathogens including MRSA, enterovirus, and MS2 bacteriophage, all of which also showed a greater than 99.9% reduction.

"During these winter months, as we increasingly gather indoors and as cases surge, science points to a multipronged strategy that includes addressing SARS-CoV-2 in the air, as well as on surfaces," said Uda. "Aerapy's UV disinfecting technology is designed for a variety of indoor environments including restaurants, healthcare and first responder facilities, schools and municipal buildings, places of worship, gyms, and more, that need help now and as all businesses plan for the future."

The independent testing against SARS-CoV-2 was conducted in a chamber constructed at the laboratory and designed to mimic an indoor environment with HVAC in place. More details on the performed SARS-CoV-2 testing and information on additional studies, including a recently published three-year retrospective field study at an animal shelter where Aerapy's UV equipment was found to significantly decrease upper respiratory infections, are available from Aerapy at http://aerapy.com.

About Aerapy, LLCSince 2008, the Aerapy team has manufactured researched, tested, and study-backed UV equipment. Aerapy's in-duct UV equipment for HVAC systems offers true air cleaning capability, as well as coil cleaning, while standalone upper air UV units, such as the company's patented Zone360, offer the same pathogen kill rate for buildings that need immediate targeted pathogen load reduction or for those without HVAC looking to add airflow and reduce pathogens. Aerapy UV does not produce harmful ozone and equipment can be installed in new buildings or retrofitted into existing facilities.For more information on Aerapy, a certified women-owned business, visit http://aerapy.com.

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NORRISTOWN Montgomery County Commissioners authorized more than $2.7 million worth of contracts last week as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues, and the county prepares for an unprecedented voting turnout in the Nov. 3 General Election.

Of the seven new and amended agreements that were presented during last Thursdays Montgomery County Board of Commissioners meeting, the contract between the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety and Motorola Solutions Inc., of Chicago, tops the list as the most expensive, coming in at a whopping $1,991,234.40.

The nearly $2 million agreement covers the upgrade of over-the-air management of all APX subscriber radios on the new public radio system used by public safety staff, police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians, the contract states.

This radio system upgrade will eliminate the person-to-person, or person-to-device, contact that is necessary to make radio programming changes, the contract states.

A $450,000 contract with multiple providers covers temporary staffing services required to answer the high volume of telephone calls related to the 2020 general election.

The six-figure contract is between the countys Office of Voter Services and the following firms.

As for the potential for high volume of calls, the countys voter services office cited the relocation of polling places and increased requests for mail-in ballots.

A previously approved contract between the Montgomery County Correctional Facility and INX Indoor Air Quality, of Exton was amended during last weeks meeting.

Officials authorized another $189,040 for the suburban company to provide for air duct cleaning services for the prisons heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system as the services and equipment [were] determined to be necessary outside of the original estimated project costs, according to the contract amendment.

The contract figure now stands at $494,040.

A $43,471 agreement between the countys IT department and New Era Technology of Islandia, N.Y., provides for additional SIP core licenses for the countys remote workforce.

The commissioners approved several contracts dealing with the Montgomery County Office of Health and Human Services.

An additional $15,000 was authorized for influenza vaccination scheduling services. The initial agreement between the county health department and HMFDF Inc. dba Solv Health, of San Francisco, is now valued at $42,000.

A $25,398 agreement with Safeware Inc., of Lanham, Md., covers disposable gloves for health workers at the countys area COVID-19 testing sites. According to the contracts, the gloves were made available through a U.S. Communities Cooperative Contract

Additionally, a $12,000 contract with TJ Billing Company of Lafayette Hill provides for insurance claim submission services for COVID[-19] tests for the [Montgomery County] Office of Public Health.

According to the contract, the rates must not exceed $6.75 for new tests and $8.20 for previous tests, and the amendment provides for set-up with eight insurance carriers to enable electronic billing.

The next Montgomery County Board of Commissioners meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Oct. 29.

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OAK FOREST, IL An early voting kick off event will take place at the Oak Forest City Hall, 15440 S. Central Ave. on Monday, Oct. 19. The event begins at 8 a.m.

Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller (D-6th) is hosting the suburban Cook early voting kick-off event, with Mayor Henry Kuspa, Dana London from Cook County Clerk's office, Karen Wingfield-Bond, Clerk-Village of Lynwood, and Joan Klarich from the League of Women Voters Palos Orland League.

"The most fundamental right in a democracy is the right to vote." Miller said. "Let us not forget that not all citizens were afforded that right in this country, rather it took decades of struggle to attain that right, and we must never take it for granted."

"I'm reminded of the late great Civil Rights Leader, Voting Rights Champion and Congressman John Lewis who said, 'The vote is precious. It is the most powerful non-violent tool we have in a democratic society, and we must use it,'" Miller said.

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3. Damp Mop and DustAccording to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the act of dusting can actually make allergies worse, since the cloud of dust stirred up can make sufferers sneeze, and get stuffy noses and watery or red, itchy eyes. To avoid dust and the tiny dust mites that feed off of it, avoid wall-to-wall carpeting, especially in bedrooms. If youre the sufferer, wear an N95 mask while youre cleaning (and for a couple hours after, while the dust settles); if a family member is sensitive to dust, its best to ask them to leave for the few hours it takes to clean the house. Get rid of unnecessary clutter, which is a dust magnet, and dampen your microfiber dusting cloth before swiping it across a surface, so that youre not circulating the dust.4. Test Your Air Quality

Air quality testers use laser beams and electrochemical sensors to determine pollutants in the air. While noted tech-testing site Wirecutter cautions against investing in a pricey air quality monitor since these devices only report and dont remedy the problem, the sites product testers allow that it can still be helpful to have a finer assessment of your homes air quality than just looking up your neighborhood AQI. The Temtop M10 monitor is a sleek little cube thats relatively affordable at $80 and detects particles in the air, volatile organic compounds and formaldehyde. One user said she had the monitor in a nearby room when she opened a bottle of nail polish and the HCHO (formaldehyde) and TVOC (total volatile organic compounds) numbers skyrocketed and didnt go down for hours.

You track in pollutants on your shoes, and your home is a veritable soup of dead skin cells, animal dander and whatever wafts in the windows from nearby roadways, according to Todd Nelson at Studio City Vacuum and Sewing. Theres no point in having any air purifier if youre just moving dust around with your vacuum, he says, so he recommends skipping the bagless models because almost all of them spew dust. Look for a model that has a HEPA filter, in addition to other filters (i.e., charcoal for odors), such as a Miele model that uses its cloth dust bags as filters. While the expense of a high-end vacuum might be daunting (Miele, for example, ranges from $400 to $1,500), refurbished models are often available at licensed retailers for half the cost of a new model.

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Five indoor air quality products and services you should consider installing in your home.

Were all spending more time at home than ever before. Up to 60 per cent of Canadians are taking up indoor hobbies like baking or reading (source: The Chronicle Herald), and nearly three quarters of the 3.4 million Canadians working from home in March were still working remotely going into September (source: CBC news). Thats why its important to do everything we can to increase our protection at home from bacteria and viruses that travel through the air when we cough, sneeze and breathe. As indoor air quality experts, Enercare has five products and services you can use to purify the air in your home:

UV Light

UV light systems utilize safe short-wave ultraviolet light to minimize or eliminate odours and toxic chemical vapors, and achieve up to a 99.999996 per cent reduction of all bacteria, viruses and allergens.

HEPA Filtration System

High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) Filtration Systems use your homes existing air duct network to clean 95 per cent of the air particles in the approx. 20,000 litres of air you breathe every day, which helps prevent bacteria and viruses from spreading to your family.

Air Duct Cleaning

Ducts can be a collection source for dirt, dust, mould, pollen and pet dander that can make allergy symptoms worse. Duct cleaning helps remove these allergy-aggravating contaminants. Heavily soiled ducts can also cause your HVAC equipment to not work efficiently, which could cause you to expend more energy to heat and cool your home.

Air Exchanger with a Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) or an Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV)

Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) units send fresh air into your home while exhausting an equal amount of stale air back outside. This process expels excess humidity in the summer and helps prevent moisture build-up, toxic mould and rot. HRVs are also ideal for colder climates because they warm incoming fresh, cold air before it is distributed into your home. Energy recovery ventilators (ERVs) are a type of HRV that can exchange both heat and moisture, giving you more control over moisture levels during warm and humid weather. This makes ERVs perfect for homes with air-conditioning and high outdoor humidity.

High Efficiency HVAC System with a Variable Speed Motor

A variable speed blower motor runs at different speeds to precisely control the flow of heated or cooled air throughout your home. When the fan is in constant operation, the motor will continue to slowly circulate air, allowing your air filters to capture more contaminants.

To learn more about how Enercare can help make your homes air safer and cleaner, visit Enercare.ca

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Molekules latest air purifier improves air quality in both large homes and corporate settings.

In recent years, Americans have been enjoying cleaner, fresher air thanks to Molekules ever-evolving range of air-purification devices. But as dirty air continues to pose a threat across the U.S. and around the world Molekule is further developing its host of air-purification models to provide clean air in yet more environments. This fall, Molekule is due to deliver Molekule Air Pro, which is designed to sit at the intersection of professional-grade cleaning and consumer needs, purifying the air in both large domestic settings and corporate environments.

The Air Pro will be the latest model in Molekules science-driven product range, which currently comprises Air, Air Mini, Air Mini+, and Air Pro RX. The growing range of air purifiers tackles contaminated air in spaces of almost any size. While Molekules consumer devices destroy contaminants in spaces up to 250 and 600 square feet, Molekule has engineered the Air Pro to meet the demands of large professional spaces and homes of up to 1,000 square feet.

Like the other purifiers in Molekules product range, Air Pro has been scientifically proven to destroy bacteria, mold, viruses, chemicals, and allergens. However, Molekule has advanced its pollution detection even further with Air Pro, which uses a laser-based particle sensor to detect and categorize three sizes of airborne particles. Air Pro uses a 360 intake feature, which captures contaminants from every side. While the advanced PECO-Filter captures and destroys these pollutants, the purifiers 360 air outlet continuously disperses clean air across the room.

Third-party tested and meticulously engineered, Air Pro is Molekules most advanced device to date. The new purifier delivers more airflow than Molekules other award-winning consumer purifiers and senses three sizes of particles, making it ideal for high-traffic areas, large rooms, and allergen-filled spaces.

The models technology-driven system comprises:

Molekule has continued to develop its advanced PECO technology and nanocatalyst coating and applied that learning to the Air Pros enterprise-grade filter. Having already developed a range of highly successful devices, Molekules laboratory team has taken extensive measures to perfect the robust reliability and cutting-edge air-purification technology that Air Pro offers.

Your Molekule device and companion app will let you know when you need to replace your PECO-Filter. You can also sign up for Molekules subscription plan to receive alerts when your filter replacement intervals come around. Once youve signed up, Molekule will deliver new filters to your door with no shipping costs.

Air Pro detects three particle types: PM10 (pollen), PM2.5 (dust), and PM1 (smoke). The sensors can identify particles as small as 0.3 microns. Your touch-screen display will show the sizes of particles present in your air and track reductions in these particles as Air Pro removes these contaminants.

Air Pros two Auto Protect modes (Standard Auto Protect and Quiet Auto Protect) allow you to adjust your level of air purification. Molekule recommends using the standard mode when more particles are in the air, such as while cooking or cleaning. Meanwhile, the quiet mode is better suited for nighttime or during business calls when the volume needs to be especially low. You can also flip manually between six fan speeds to increase or decrease the level of air purification.

The Air Pro is complete with Molekules largest touch screen to date. The intuitive touch screen provides access to a suite of information and enables you to change fan speeds instantly. The touch screen also alerts you to changes in air quality and filter life.

All data displayed on the touch screen corresponds with Molekules companion app, which shows you a detailed visual representation of current particulate levels. The app also tells you when your next filter replacement is due, tracks filter life, and allows you to manage your filter auto-refills. On top of this, you can use the app to control your device from anywhere, at any time. All you need is a Wi-Fi connection.

Protective Anodized Aluminium Casing

The Air Pro is encased in anodized aluminium with a textured plastic base, giving the purifier a sleek matte finish that integrates seamlessly with any setting. Molekule specifically chose anodized aluminum and plastic because both materials are low in VOCs. The Air Pro is also complete with a vegan leather handle for easy transportation between rooms or buildings.

The Air Pro is particularly suited for open spaces where there is a high level of foot traffic or chemical/PM exposure such as:

Molekules vision is to create a world in which every home and business has clean air in every room. The science-driven air-purification experts are committed to revolutionizing the air-purification industry with groundbreaking technology that redefines how we clean the air in our homes and workplaces.

The Edison Awards Consumer Goods, Time 25 Best Inventions, and Popular Science have presented Molekule with awards for its acclaimed air-purification technology. The proprietary photo electrochemical oxidation (PECO) technology destroys contaminants at a molecular level to clean the air.

As exclusive PECO-technology specialists, Molekule reviews and assesses each of its air purifiers, both with rigorous in-house quality procedures and certified third-party tests. These tests conclude that Molekules PECO technology can destroy biological particles such as viruses, destroying 99.999 percent of RNA virus MS2 within 24 hours and 99.9477 percent of coronavirus proxy concentrations within 1 hour. All Molekule devices remove inert particles as well, with Molekule Air and Molekule Air Mini removing 84%-85% percent of smoke within 22 minutes.

Air pollution is a growing issue, but many people arent aware of how dirty the air in their homes and work environments really is. Molekule promotes the message that protecting your indoor spaces is now more important than ever and continuously works to deliver clean air to everyone, everywhere.Look out for Molekules new Air Pro at https://molekule.com. The Air Pro doesnt require any setup, retrofitting, or duct work. Simply plug the device in, and set it to Auto Protect.

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Everything you need to know about duct cleaning Toronto

Did you know poor duct cleaning Toronto of the HAVC system can lead to re-contamination? Well, it can. When some parts of your ventilation system are left uncleaned, they spread dirt to the clean parts, making the entire process a waste of time and money.

So, according to Comfort Clean, when you embark on the cleaning project of your ductwork, its worth making sure you know the details of how your contractors are going to work on your system. According to the duct cleaning Toronto requirements by the certification body, NADCA, these components must be cleaned:

After understanding the components of your HAVC system and those that a cleaning contractor includes on their cleaning work, look into the key components. They are:

Breaking the contaminants loose

Duct cleaning professionals start with identifying the sources of contaminants in your HAVC system. After that, they use agitation devices such as brushes, compressed air nozzles and air whips to loosen these contaminants. Additionally, the technicians can use contact vacuuming or hand brushing for agitation.

Collection of contaminants

Technicians use negative pressure when cleaning your HAVC system so they do not spread contaminants. A vacuum is used in the process. Contaminants are loosened into airborne particles when negative pressure is applied.

The collective device is tightly sealed to ensure that these particles do not escape into the air after cleaning is thorough and the HAVC system switched on.

System access

System access is when the cleaner wants to see the inside part of your ductwork. It can be done through existing openings such as return grills, existing service openings and such. When these openings are used, system access is a simple process.

However, when system access has to be created by the cleaning technician, specialised skill is required. It helps in preventing damaging your ductwork.

Equipment requirement

NADCA certified professionals can use a range of duct cleaning Toronto equipment, varying from moveable to those mounted on a truck. These professionals focus on cleaning without causing re-contamination.

Antimicrobial chemicals

These are products that cleaning technicians use in handling contaminations caused by microbes. Additionally, they help in dealing with odours in your ductwork. They include disinfectants, sanitisers and deodorisers.

However, technicians do not use these products on all occasions. They consider using them after mechanical cleaning is complete and there is a necessity for such treatments.

The duct cleaning Toronto process

If you have no idea where to find a cleaning professional for the work, you can check in NADCAs online directory in your area. It provides a list of certified cleaners and you can choose from there.

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