A fully digital approach to verification is reshaping how critical ventilation systems are managed. Stephen Bartlett, director at Invigilatis, argues that digitised processes ensure consistent and clearer reporting, and looks at how AI will increasingly enhance benchmarking and predictive maintenance.
A fully digital approach to verification is reshaping how critical ventilation systems are managed, helping estates teams move from reactive maintenance to improved system availability and lifecycle performance. Stephen Bartlett, director at Invigilatis, is the product architect of Seeker Ventilation – the first fully digital verification solution for critical ventilation system. He argues that digitised processes ensure consistent and more timely reporting, clearer compliance information, and stronger alignment with evolving legal requirements. As technology advances and datasets grow, AI-driven benchmarking and predictive insights will further enhance the management of these vital systems.
Currently, under HTM 03-01, it is expected that critical ventilations systems are inspected quarterly, and verified at least annually, to provide the healthcare provider's ventilation stakeholders with the required assurance for their patients' safety. Given the expected life of ventilation assets is 20 years, some are likely to become less reliable as they approach the end of their useful lives. Therefore, more frequent verifications are required.
However, provided AHUs are well maintained and any risks are understood, even those which are approaching/beyond the end of their useful lives may continue to operate safely, thus delaying the expensive cost of replacement.
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