Table 1.
Air and surface sampling protocols applied to the HVAC systems of Hospitals 1 and 2 before and after rotating dehumidification wheel (RDW) disinfection. (SA1 and SA2: surgery areas; IC and sIC: intensive and sub-intensive areas).
| Hospital | Months of Samplings | Hvac Systems | Sampling Conditions | Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOSPITAL 1 | September–December 2016 | SA1 SA2 IC sIC |
First sampling with RDW in operation | |
| May–July 2017 | Second sampling with RDW in operation (24 h after the disinfection) |
Air and surfaces | ||
| HOSPITAL 2 | April–May 2018 | SA1 SA2 IC sIC |
First sampling with RDW in operation | |
| July 2018 | Second sampling with RDW in operation (24 h after the disinfection) |
Air and surfaces |