The onslaught of the Covid-19 pandemic has put tremendous pressure on the world’s society, economy and healthcare systems, leading to governments scrambling for quick fixes to stop the spread of infection and protect as many lives as possible.

One very public race is for a safe and effective vaccine, but in the short term, the major effort in most countries is to “flatten the curve”, preventing the spread of the disease and easing the burden on already stretched healthcare systems.

One Irish company is leading the way in infection-control systems, and urges the healthcare industry to future-proof itself against a potential second wave of Covid-19 or future pandemics.

Duggan Systems Ltd is a family-owned and run company based in Patrickswell, Limerick, that has specialised in façade solutions since its inception in 1978.

In recent years, it has expanded its product range to include the healthcare sector, developing the “Isolation Suite”, a fully customizable patient recovery suite that is already established in Ireland and recently expanded to the US.

The suite works by creating a contained unit that is totally protected from its surrounding environment, explains Stuart, International Business Development Manager at Duggan Systems. “One of the best ways to control the spread of infection is to have a room with negative air pressure.

When the door opens all sorts of bacteria can enter, but we can provide a gowning lobby where the member of staff can put on PPE and gown. The door is locked behind them and only when the pressure gauge has reached the correct setting can they go in to see patient. This ensures that absolutely no cross-contamination can come in from the outside or the corridors etc."

Source of information:  Enterprise Ireland

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