Christopher Condon Newport Beach

For those not involved in the healthcare industry, it can be hard to understand what the link between healthcare and accurate humidity control. After all, what does humidity have to do with maintaining and improving health? Isn't the variable nature of humidity something we deal with as humans? The answer to the latter question is yes, but in a healthcare environment, there's no denying that humidity plays a huge role - especially during the winter months when the heaters are run. Christopher Condon Newport Beach -  Heating systems dramatically dry the air, causing atmospheric moisture levels to drop to as low as 15% relative humidity (RH). In a workplace, humidity this low can have a number of effects, from respiratory problems, headaches, sore throats and even stress. In healthcare environments like hospitals, the effects are much worse. For example, in an operating room low RH causes moisture to be drawn from all available sources - including skin and bloo...