Airflow Distribution Strategies - Code and Reality

BY KEVIN MILLER

Various codes and standards address airflow distribution and locations of returns in different types of spaces. This session will present the reality of different airflow distribution strategies with a focus on infection prevention. While prescriptive code requirements may dictate some of what is in our facilities, we all need to understand the actual performance of different strategies, and be able to communicate with inspectors and surveyors to show that we are meeting the intent in the best interest of the patients while also managing risk for the hospital.