JLA’s Infection Control Expert, Helen Buchan, explains the importance of air filtration in care homes. The energy efficient air filtration units are designed to reduce airborne infection transmission using medical-grade HP14 HEPA filters. This reduces the need to open windows, saving on energy bills and keep staff, visitors and residents safe.
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Limiting the spread of infection
Helen discusses the following benefits within a care home environment to limit the spread of infection, protect care continuity and improve energy efficiency.
- Reduces the need for residents to isolate or avoid social contact to reduce the transmission of infection.
- Manges the risk of visitors in communal spaces who could bring in and spread bacteria and viruses by creating ‘clean air spaces’ whereby relatives are still able to visit.
- Ensures windows don’t need to be opened as frequently in order to save energy and subsequently reduce bills.
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JLA’s filtration units proactively reduce the spread of infection and the cost of managing outbreaks in a way that does not negatively impact on the quality of residents’ lives with medical-grade filtration technology.
Thanks to medical-grade HP14 HEPA filters, which work to quickly remove germs from the air, our filtration units are highly effective against all airborne viruses and bacteria, including coronavirus.
Helen Buchan, Infection control expert
Helen is Head of Product at JLA and specialises in infection prevention and compliance. Drawing on nine years’ experience, she oversees the development, testing and deployment of infection control solutions for high-care environments, including care homes and hospitals.
With deep expertise in product research and development, Helen has developed a detailed understanding of both healthcare regulations and our customers’ challenges. This makes her an important bridge between science, compliance, and real-world performance.
Crucially, Helen translates her technical knowledge into clear, actionable guidance. Across the UK and Ireland, her work supports safer practices while helping organisations reduce their carbon impact and operating costs, without compromising hygiene or care standards.
Awards and accreditations
• Panel member for BIM4Housing
• Nominee for Influencer of the Year at the Women in Fire Safety Awards 2023
• Won the Spirt of JLA Award 2022
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