Rapid implementation of ultraviolet germicidal irradiation and reuse processes for N95 respirators at a health system during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Nov;42(11):1379-1381. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1386. Epub 2020 Dec 16.

Abstract

An N95 respirator ultraviolet germicidal irradiation and reuse program was rapidly implemented at an academic health system in the United States during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. This process continues to be a safe and effective way to slow the consumption rate of N95 respirators.

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19*
  • Decontamination
  • Equipment Reuse
  • Humans
  • N95 Respirators
  • Pandemics*
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • Ultraviolet Rays
  • United States / epidemiology