| Title |
Development of An Effective Sanitary Plumbing System for Virus Transmission Prevention in Infectious Disease Isolation Facilities: A Case Investigation and Planning Study |
| Authors |
조진균(Cho, Jinkyun) ; 장승민(Jang, Seungmin) ; 박병용(Park, Beungyong) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2023.39.8.195 |
| Keywords |
Infectious disease Isolation facility; Sanitary plumbing system; Virus transmission; Mobile unit bath module; Pre-treatment |
| Abstract |
It is crucial for infectious disease isolation facilities to rapidly isolate patients with infectious diseases and provide effective care and
infection prevention measures. This study introduces an infection transmission prevention approach focused on sanitary and plumbing systems,
which have been mostly overlooked in the planning of such facilities. In the future, we suggest implementing a sanitary and plumbing plan
along with a standalone/mobile unit bath module for the swift and efficient transformation of isolation facilities that can respond to a global
infectious disease pandemic. Airborne and droplet (aerosol) transmission viruses are unlikely to be present in the water supply and cause
infections in others. Sewage and drainage piping can create a pathway for virus-laden aerosols to flow back into a room as part of the
airflow. Hence, it is crucial to separate the wastewater system from other wards. In cases where separation is not possible, chlorine dioxide
disinfection can be used as the most efficient pre-treatment disinfection method for viruses. To address this issue, we have developed a
mobile unit bath module that guarantees independence and can be immediately utilized by connecting the sanitary and plumbing piping and
electricity of the existing water supply and wastewater on the site. In the future, we will conduct field validation using a pilot modular
system. |