USE CASE: OZONE FOR INFECTION CONTROL IN HOSPITAL WATER LINES

Introduction

Healthcare facilities, accommodating a large number of individuals with weakened immune systems, require preventive measures to reduce the risk of contact with viruses, bacteria, and germs. Research has revealed that many viruses can linger on surfaces for up to two weeks.

Therefore, it's critical to maintain our hospital environment safe and sanitized at all times. Chlorine as a disinfection agent has significant drawbacks, such as leaving harmful chemical residues that both customers and staff inhale after a cleaning job.

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Ozone treatment is considered a safer and more effective alternative to chemical disinfectants. It is a much stronger oxidizer than chlorine and other common disinfectants such as hypochlorite.

Compared to general chlorine disinfectants, the sanitation speed of ozone water is 3,000 times faster, and its disinfecting ability is 50 times stronger. Due to these advantages, ozone has been widely used in the healthcare industry, including nursing homes, kindergartens, postpartum centers, and hospitals.

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Challenges

Hospitals face specific challenges in managing sanitary safety:

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Risk of Hospital-Acquired Infections: The presence of a variety of pathogens in hospital environments increases the risk of nosocomial infections.
Chemical Residues: The use of chlorine and other chemical disinfectants may leave harmful residues in the facilities, posing risks to the health of staff and patients.
Disinfection Efficiency: The need for rapid and effective disinfection to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients and staff.

Solution

Implementing ozone treatment in hospitals addresses these challenges effectively. Ozone offers:

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Fast and Effective Disinfection: Ozone's ability to disinfect is 3,000 times faster than chlorine, ensuring rapid neutralization of pathogens.
Elimination of Harmful Residues: Unlike chemical disinfectants, ozone leaves no harmful chemical residues, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for patients and staff.
Wide Applicability: Ozone treatment can be applied in a variety of hospital settings, from patient rooms to surgical and waiting areas.

Benefits

Adopting ozone treatment in hospitals brings numerous benefits:

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Improved Sanitary Safety: Effective disinfection with ozone reduces the risk of nosocomial infections and promotes a safer environment for patients and staff.
Reduction of Chemical Residues: Eliminating the use of chemical disinfectants reduces exposure to harmful residues and promotes more environmentally friendly cleaning practices.
Operational Efficiency: Rapid disinfection with ozone allows for quicker patient turnover and greater operational efficiency in the hospital.

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​The implementation of ozone treatment in hospitals demonstrates a commitment to sanitary safety and the well-being of patients and medical staff. With its ability for rapid and effective disinfection, ozone has become an invaluable tool for maintaining clean and safe hospital environments.