| On May 25-26, 2021, HVAC Elements hosted its 1st Annual Healthcare Symposium at the Hilton Garden Inn – Downtown in Sioux Falls, bringing together engineers, architects, and healthcare facilities staff from across the region. The two-day event provided a unique opportunity for industry professionals to explore the latest advancements in healthcare-focused HVAC solutions.
Attendees participated in eight educational presentations led by experts from HVAC Elements' manufacturer partners, covering key topics relevant to healthcare environments. The symposium’s highlight was an insightful keynote address from Dr. Stephanie Taylor, a former physician turned architect, who shared her expertise on the intersection of healthcare and building design.
Dr. Taylor, who practiced medicine for decades before earning a Master’s in Architecture, has dedicated her career to understanding how the built environment influences patient outcomes. In her presentation, she emphasized the critical role of humidity control in healthcare settings, explaining its profound impact on infection rates, patient recovery, and overall wellness.
HVAC Elements’ inaugural symposium provided an invaluable platform for healthcare professionals to gain deeper insights into how HVAC technology can enhance patient care and facility efficiency. With the success of this first event, the company looks forward to continuing the conversation and driving innovation in healthcare HVAC solutions. Presentations included:
- Condair: Humidification, New Technologies and Energy Efficiencies for Healthcare
- AAF Flanders: Healthcare Filtration Updates with ASHRAE 170 & Design Guides to Optimize Filtration
- Siemens: Helping Hospitals prevent and reduce HAIs by implementing a Pressurized Spaces Program using ASHRAE 170
- Ebtron: Enhanced Airflow Measurement Strategies
- Price Industries: Air Distribution for the Modern OR
- Daikin: HVAC Equipment Design and Efficiency for Healthcare Facilities
- GPS: How to Make Your HVAC Systems Pandemic Ready with NPBI
- Thermal Solutions: Hot Water Boilers & Hydronic Heating Systems
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