Accurate indoor air temperature and humidity control in hospitals is essential for patients, staff, and visitors’ health and comfort. Air humidity also plays a role in safety by protecting electronic hospital equipment from electrostatic discharges and decreasing the risk of flammable materials igniting. For these and other factors, the management of environmental conditions in healthcare facilities depends on precise hospital temperature and humidity policies to be part of effective operating strategies.
Automated Humidity and Temperature Monitoring for Every Healthcare Setting
In the face of a multitude of challenges, from funding deficits and nationwide nursing shortages to the ever-aging population, it’s always paramount for healthcare facilities to remain adaptable and prioritize efficiency. Evolving protocols, increased demand for specialized care, and a refreshed, firsthand understanding of just how fast airborne illnesses can spread are all examples of how a disruptive event can challenge the monitoring of environmental controls — and have demonstrated the need for a comprehensive temperature and humidity policy.
Automated Temperature and Humidity Monitoring for Accurate Data Tracking
An effective temperature and humidity policy is only as good as the tools and staff’s understanding of those tools it relies on. The OneVue Sense® Temperature and Humidity Monitoring Solution records and logs indoor ambient air temperature and room humidity nvbe monitored and for data to be recorded for easy access through the OneVue® Software platform. Easily installed as needed throughout a facility, these monitoring solutions feature audible and visible local alerts, and when used with OneVue, can send alerts by email, text, or phone if conditions rise above or fall below set parameters.
The OneVue Sense portfolio also includes Temperature Monitoring technology for targeted monitoring of temperature-controlled storage units, such as refrigerators or freezers. The technology can be easily installed throughout a healthcare facility with minimal requirements to meet stringent digital data logging compliance regulations. Each unit is portable and can be moved to a different location to meet changing demands. The technology is available with battery, AC, or Power over Ethernet power options to ensure data security during network or power outages.
When combined with the mobile-friendly OneVue software, these monitoring solutions form an integrated system that captures the information you need to create on-demand reports. This capability eliminates the need for manual recording while maintaining accurate records and enabling easy demonstration of policy or regulatory compliance.
Ensuring Patient and Caregiver Comfort
Low air humidity can cause respiratory problems and sensitivity in the eyes, skin, ears, nose, mouth, and throat. Low humidity also prolongs the presence of cold and flu viruses. Alternatively, high humidity and temperature can increase the spread of bacteria and other contaminants. Humidity levels — along with too-cold or too-warm room temperatures — can affect patient comfort and the caregivers’ ability to work at their highest levels.
These indoor air conditions can be managed by setting temperature and humidity parameters and monitoring indoor air quality with OneVue Sense. With an automated monitoring system in place, personnel can focus on patient care knowing that they will be alerted if humidity and temperature parameters fall out of range — allowing them to take corrective action sooner.
Protecting Key Assets with Climate Control
In parallel with climate control for comfort and interior air quality, facilities are challenged with maintaining proper storage of medications, laboratory assets, and vaccines. The OneVue Sense suite of monitoring solutions can provide the data tracking and reporting needed to meet regulatory standards.
OneVue Sense solutions meet the CDC, FDA, TJC, and HCAHPS guidelines. With direct alerts and smart device dashboard access, the OneVue software platform adds value by enabling temperature and humidity monitoring from remote locations. This added assurance enables hospital managers to adapt to reduced staffing guidelines while maintaining complete environmental monitoring performance.
Effective Policy Adherence with OneVue Sense
Climate control through a comprehensive hospital policy is an effective measure to ensure your facility provides occupant comfort and effectively manages the containment of disease, germs, and allergens. Automated monitoring is a critical component of a hospital’s temperature and humidity policy, empowering your facility personnel with the data they need to stay compliant.
Through environmental monitoring, automated data collection, and on-demand and mobile-friendly reporting, OneVue Sense is an invaluable tool for maintaining proper hospital temperature and humidity policies. The OneVue Sense suite of automated monitoring options empowers staff and creates efficiency, allowing patient care and comfort to remain the top priority. Reach out and contact us today to get started at your facility.
This blog was originally written in November 2020 and has since been updated with relevant and current content.
