Sustainable Healthcare – Efficient Use of Energy and Resources
Healthcare faces the dual challenge of improving patient outcomes while reducing its environmental footprint. Operating rooms (ORs), with their high energy demands and strict infection control requirements, offer significant opportunities for combining safety with sustainability.
Reducing Infection Risks and Using Resources Wisely
Surgical site infections (SSIs) lead to extended hospital stays, unnecessary antibiotic use, and increased healthcare costs. Solutions like Opragon reduce airborne microbial contamination, significantly lowering SSI risks1. This supports antimicrobial stewardship by limiting unnecessary antibiotic use and helping combat antimicrobial resistance.
Fewer infections also mean significant reductions of resource use – shorter patient stays and less reliance on treatments free up valuable healthcare capacity, improving both efficiency and sustainability.
Energy Efficiency for Sustainable Operations
Traditional Unidirectional Airflow (UDAF, or LAF) systems consume significant amounts of energy. In contrast, the Opragon solution uses 30-60% less airflow, reducing fan power by more than 60% and lowering energy demands. Its ability to adapt to the complexity of each procedure ensures energy-intensive settings are used only when necessary, without compromising air quality.
This gravity-driven airflow solution minimizes energy-intensive vortexes, reduces cooling demands, and lowers carbon emissions. By maintaining ultra-clean air even during low-energy operation modes, the solution balances patient safety with long-term sustainability goals. The gains in terms of energy savings rely on the design of the HVAC system including choice and design of filters as well as the selection of reheating/cooling. Opragon is installed with many different HVAC brands, and the company is able to support in the specification of HVAC requirements. Read more about the technology here.
Flexible Room Design and Work Environment
Healthcare infrastructure must adapt to evolving needs. The Opragon solution’s flexibility allows operating rooms to switch seamlessly between high- and low-energy modes, accommodating varying infection control requirements without costly renovations. Our proven technology meets high standards for infection control and staff well-being2.
Additionally, centralized HEPA filters reduce maintenance, waste, and costs, contributing to a circular approach to resource use. This ensures operations remain sustainable while delivering the highest standards of infection prevention for decades to come. Optional designs with terminal filters are, however, also possible.
Futureproof for Flexible and Sustainable Care
By reducing SSIs, conserving energy, and optimizing resources, Opragon embodies a sustainable approach to infection prevention. Opragon enhance patient and staff safety, reduce environmental impact, and ensure healthcare facilities are prepared for the future. Opragon is the Greenest Ventilation Solution and has been awarded “Sustainable Healthcare Technology” from the Swedish Energy Agency.
The Result you Desire with Smarter Airflow and Smaller Environmental Impact
Take the next step toward a greener, safer future in healthcare. Discover how the Opragon solution can enhance your facility’s infection prevention, reduce energy consumption, and support sustainability goals.
Contact us today to learn more about our tailored greenest ventilation solutions for your healthcare facility!
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