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Case Study 401

Ken Fischer

PROBLEM

Potable water releasesHVAC turned offSignature flood microorganisms:

Acinetobacter, Penicillium, Aspergillus

Impact on opening of hospital

PRIOR TECHNIQUE

Remediation plan and containments similar to asbestos removal

Adenosine Triphosphate bioluminescence testing device

Surficial technique onlyConcentrations of Sodium

HypochloriteParticulate

HEPA vacuuming ceiling grid.

Fine cleaning above ceiling.

METHODS

Biocleaning: vapor phase chlorine, alcohol wipes, tack cloths

TechniquesSurface modification

RESULTS

86% (248/288) environmental surface samples < 1 CFU

99% (284/288) surface samples < 25 CFU93% (27/29) air samples < 50 CFU/m3Demonstrated methodology can

significantly reduce exposure to infective, allergenic, toxic microorganisms

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