The Impact of a Novel MAPS on the Bacterial Air Burden during Routine Care
Werner Bischoff, MD PhD, FSHEA, Gregory Russell MS, Elisabeth Willard AAS, John Stehle Jr PhD.
American Journal of Infection Control, 2019.
Background
There are three ways of pathogen transmission: direct, indirect and by air. The current focus on transmission interventions is through care givers and environmental controls. MAPS has technology that combine UV-light treatments, HEPA and photochemical processes.
Objective
To assess the efficacy of a novel Mobile Air Purification System (MAPS) in a clinical setting and determine the reduction in airborne bacterial burden due to MAPS.