Healthcare

Humidification Improves Indoor Air Quality

Healthcare facilities depend on well-controlled indoor environments to support patient comfort, staff well-being, and reliable building operation. DriSteem provides humidification, dehumidification, evaporative cooling, and water treatment solutions designed to help healthcare facilities maintain appropriate humidity levels, reduce the risks associated with excessively dry or humid conditions, and support consistent environmental performance throughout hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare environments.

Why Humidity Control Matters in Healthcare

Humidity isn’t just about comfort, it’s a critical element in healthcare operations:

• Minimizes microbial risks: Dry air fosters bacteria, viruses, fungi, and mites. Maintaining RH between 40–60% curbs airborne pathogens and surface contaminants. 
• Reduces respiratory issues: Proper humidity lessens allergies, asthma flare-ups, and respiratory infections in patients and staff. 
• Enhances patient comfort: Humidified spaces feel warmer and more inviting, particularly in cold climates or when heating systems dry out the air. 
• Safeguards equipment and supplies: Stable humidity protects medical instruments, electronics, and pharmaceuticals from moisture-related damage.

Products Designed for Healthcare

Resistive Electric Humidifier – RTS® humidifier RX series

The RTS® humidifier provides precise, responsive humidification ideal for healthcare environments where patient comfort and infection control depend on stable RH.

• Steam capacities range from 5 to 324 lb/hr, making RTS a versatile choice for small outpatient clinics to large hospitals.
• Resistive-element technology delivers accurate steam output regardless of water quality, supporting reliable performance in critical spaces such as surgical suites.
• Compact, space-saving design allows for easy integration into existing mechanical rooms, with wall-mount and floor-standing configurations available.
• Low maintenance operation with simple access for service reduces downtime and helps facilities maintain continuous, dependable humidification.

Gas-to-Steam Humidifier – GTS® humidifier LX series

The GTS humidifier offers energy-efficient, low-NOx humidification for healthcare environments. 

• Steam capacities: 50 to 600 lb/hr, flexible for facilities of various sizes.
• Condensing design: >90% efficiency and PVC-compatible venting simplify installation and reduce cost.
• Smart Drain Technology: Adjusts maintenance frequency based on water conductivity, optimizing maintenance effort and water usage.
• Compact footprint: Wall-mountable and space-saving for crowded mechanical rooms, plus an optional climate-controlled outdoor enclosure.

Evaporative Cooling & Humidification – Adiatec® High-Pressure Humidification System

The Adiatec® high-pressure humidification system provides precise humidity control for healthcare applications where maintaining appropriate humidity levels is an important part of the indoor environment. 

ASHRAE Standard 170 addresses ventilation requirements for healthcare facilities, including humidity parameters for specific spaces. The Adiatec high-pressure system offers an adiabatic humidification option to consider when designing healthcare systems to meet applicable Standard 170 requirements.

• High-pressure atomization technology produces a fine mist that evaporates into the airstream, providing efficient humidification without generating steam.
• Low-energy humidification helps reduce electrical demand compared with systems that rely on electricity to generate steam, making Adiatec well suited for larger-capacity applications.
• Water quality and hygienic system design are key considerations for high-pressure humidification in healthcare environments, helping engineers meet the requirements of sensitive applications.
• Flexible system design allows the Adiatec high-pressure system to be considered for a range of healthcare HVAC applications where energy use, capacity, humidity control, and system hygiene are important design factors.

Key Benefits for Healthcare Facilities

• Infection Control Enhancement: Precise humidity control supports indoor conditions that can reduce microbial survival and transmission, a key consideration in healthcare environments.
• Resident & Patient Comfort: Comfortable humidity levels help reduce dryness-related symptoms such as sore throats, dry skin, and irritated airways.
• Preservation of Medical Assets: Maintaining appropriate RH conditions helps protect pharmaceuticals, sensitive equipment, and instruments from humidity-related issues.
• Efficiency and Cost Savings: GTS®, RTS®, and Adiatec® high-pressure systems give healthcare facilities multiple options for balancing performance and energy use. The Adiatec® high-pressure system uses an adiabatic process, providing humidification without the energy required to generate steam.
• Reliable, Maintainable Performance: GTS®, RTS®, and Adiatec® high-pressure systems support a range of healthcare applications, allowing facilities and engineers to choose a humidification approach based on capacity, water quality, energy use, maintenance requirements, and application needs.

Key Benefits by Application

• Hospitals and Surgical Suites: Prevent infections, protect surgical instruments, and maintain clean, safe conditions.
• Outpatient Clinics: Support allergy control, patient comfort, and sensitive equipment in high-use spaces.
• Assisted Living and Continuing Care: Protect vulnerable residents from dryness-related health issues while optimizing operational costs.

Ready to Take Control of Humidity?

Partner with DriSteem to engineer a humidity solution that meets your facility’s technical requirements, energy targets, and compliance standards. Contact your local DriSteem humidity control expert to learn more about humidity control for electronic manufacturing facilities.

Already using humidity control to protect healthcare facilities?

For optimal performance and maximum efficiency, existing humidification systems should be inspected to determine if any replacement parts are required, if additional maintenance is necessary, and whether a software update is available. Contact your local DriSteem representative to learn more.