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PTAC Units: A Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner is a type of self-contained heating and air conditioning system commonly found in: Hotels – Motels – Senior Housing Facilities – Hospitals – Condominiums – Apartment Buildings – Add-on Rooms & Sunrooms.
Nursing homes are facing challenges combatting COVID-19 while adequately disinfecting rooms and promoting safety in Arkansas.
We are pleased to provide this information below from Purge Virus regarding their offerings for PTAC Disinfection for nursing homes.
The Purge Virus team provides multiple solutions for nursing homes that include UV light, Photoplasma, and Bipolar Ionization. The Bipolar Ionization solutions have been well-received because, in addition to helping to prevent the spread of COVID-19, they also remove odors from sources such as tobacco and cannabis.
PURGE VIRUS DOESN’T MAKE PTAC UNITS…THEY RETROFIT THEM TO DISINFECT INDOOR AIR.
For Purge Virus to match the available technology to your in-room HVAC systems, you can let them know the manufacturer’s name and model # of your PTAC Units. From there Purge Virus will provide you with a free assessment of the most applicable solution. The average cost of equipment and installation per room is coming in at $550-$650. Purge Virus also offers zero upfront cost financing over 3-5 years. The monthly cost can be as low as $10 per month per room.
Learn more about Bipolar Ionization here: Bipolar Ionization
For some nursing homes, portable devices may make the most sense for small lobbies or in certain rooms. Learn more about Potable Disinfection Devices here: Portable Devices
Purge Virus can help you navigate the complexity of disinfection choices: CONTACT PURGE VIRUS
NEWS on COVID-19 in Arkansas: Arkansas pharmacies gearing up for expected COVID-19 vaccine rollout
“With the announcement of a coronavirus vaccine candidate being suggested for approval emergency use authorization, the state of Arkansas is prepared for a shipment of around 25,000 doses to arrive soon.
Arkansas Pharmacist Association CEO John Vinson believes that is many doses will be available in the Natural State ‘early next week, end of the weekend at the earliest.’
Vinson said that pharmacies are perfect liaisons for the vaccine.
‘There’s nobody on Earth that’s more trained in the management of the splash chain pharmaceuticals than pharmacists,’ he claimed.
Five pharmacies across the state will get the initial shipment. All of them have ultra-cold freezers, all of them have staffing for it and all of them are signed up to be a part of the rollout and distribution. These community pharmacies in Paragould, Jonesboro, Little Rock, Benton, and Hot Springs will assist medium and smaller hospitals in the first wave.
Vinson explained that the next wave of vaccine will be distributed more widely to 126 pharmacies across the state for delivery. The first shipment will be for those specific pharmacy staff and hospital workers in those areas. The second wave will provide for more hospital workers and nursing home staff and residents.”
