General patient wards
Reduce the risk of outbreaks & infection
Inactivate airborne pathogens & reduce pollutants in multi-bed wards
The risk of contamination can be several times higher in multi-bed wards compared to single-bed rooms as bacteria originating from one patient can spread to others occupying the same space via air currents. Even with rigorous hand washing between patients, bacteria can be picked up and spread between patients by healthcare workers from multiple surfaces throughout the ward.
Bacteria
Inactivate airborne bacteria including superbugs like MRSA, TB, and C.diff.
Particles
Reduce fine particulate introduced by visitors that can transport infectious microbes.
Odors
Neutralize offensive odors that affect patient and staff comfort.
Air disinfection for healthcare environments
Wherever people are coming and going, pathogens and pollutants are being introduced to the indoor environment. WellAir's portable air disinfection devices and air cleaning systems use our patented NanoStrikeTM Technology to inactivate aerosolized viruses, bacteria, and fungi, 24 hours a day.
Our Defend range of FDA-cleared Class II medical devices combines our powerful NanoStrike Technology with a triple-stage filtration system. These devices not only inactivate pathogens but clear the air of pollutants such as pollen, particulate matter (PM), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), gases, chemicals, and odors.
The Importance of WellAir Air Cleaning and Purification Devices in Intensive Care Units
This peer-reviewed study was published in the Journal of Hospital Infection reports on WellAir Air Cleaning and Purification Devices in an ICU. This first-of-its-kind study highlights the number of microorganisms in the air and evaluates the effectiveness of air purifiers in reducing the rate of nosocomial infections within the ICU.
The Defend 400 Significantly Reduces Airborne Bacteria in an Urgent Care Outpatient Facility
An urgent care outpatient facility located in New Jersey that was running at normal capacity and actively treating patients tested the Defend 400 at one of their three locations in November 2021. Testing was carried out in a breakroom, examination room, nurse station and waiting room.
During the 5 consecutive days, the Defend 400 significantly reduced total bacterial count by 52%, including a 60% reduction in opportunistic pathogens and a 43% reduction in pathogenic bacteria.
Healthcare-acquired infections
Why Disinfect the Air
Healthcare-acquired infection (HAI) is a serious and widespread problem with an estimated 1 in 10 patients acquiring an infection during a hospital stay. In American hospitals alone, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that HAIs account for an estimated 1.7 million infections and 99,000 associated deaths each year.
Over 30% of healthcare-acquired infections possibly involve airborne transmission at some point.