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PTAC Units: A Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner is a type of self-contained heating and air conditioning system commonly found in: Hotels – Motels – Senior Housing Facilities – Hospitals – Condominiums – Apartment Buildings – Add-on Rooms & Sunrooms.
Nursing homes are facing challenges combatting COVID-19 while adequately disinfecting rooms and promoting safety in Colorado.
We are pleased to provide this information below from Purge Virus regarding their offerings for PTAC Disinfection for nursing homes.
The Purge Virus team provides multiple solutions for nursing homes that include UV light, Photoplasma, and Bipolar Ionization. The Bipolar Ionization solutions have been well-received because, in addition to helping to prevent the spread of COVID-19, they also remove odors from sources such as tobacco and cannabis.
PURGE VIRUS DOESN’T MAKE PTAC UNITS…THEY RETROFIT THEM TO DISINFECT INDOOR AIR.
For Purge Virus to match the available technology to your in-room HVAC systems, you can let them know the manufacturer’s name and model # of your PTAC Units. From there Purge Virus will provide you with a free assessment of the most applicable solution. The average cost of equipment and installation per room is coming in at $550-$650. Purge Virus also offers zero upfront cost financing over 3-5 years. The monthly cost can be as low as $10 per month per room.
Learn more about Bipolar Ionization here: Bipolar Ionization
For some nursing homes, portable devices may make the most sense for small lobbies or in certain rooms. Learn more about Potable Disinfection Devices here: Portable Devices
Purge Virus can help you navigate the complexity of disinfection choices: CONTACT PURGE VIRUS
NEWS on COVID-19 in Colorado: These Colorado health care facilities will receive the first COVID-19 vaccine doses
“As Colorado prepares to receive the first shipment of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, we now know where the first doses will go. A distribution plan was released on Friday.
The Pfizer vaccine requires ultra cold freezers for storage. The state named 16 locations that can accommodate the deep freezer temperatures. The first shipment will be 46,800 doses.
Moderna’s vaccine does not require the super cold temperatures and can be distributed easier in rural areas across the state. The shipment of 95,600 doses are expected as the second in line to distribute.
It is expected the state will receive weekly allocations from the federal government, once the vaccines are given emergency approval by the FDA. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and local health departments have a preliminary schedule to manage a phased distribution.
Allocation from the government has been determined by population. The state’s distribution schedule was determined by surveying facilities’ needs for phase 1.
Health care workers at local hospitals without the ability to store the vaccine will receive the first doses allocated by the local health department.”
