Table 3 UVGI survey findings.
From: Rapid design and implementation of a UVC decontamination room
Characteristics | Total (N = 78) |
|---|---|
Reused N95, M (SD) | 3.5 (3.2) |
Discarded N95 after UVGI, M (SD) | 1.0 (.31) |
N95 concerns after UVGI, M (SD) | |
Nose foam | 1.7 (.45) |
Durability | 1.5 (.49) |
Odor | 1.5 (.50) |
Seal (fit check) successful throughout shift worked, no, n (%) | 15 (19.2) |
N-95 durability concerns, no, n (%) | 49 (62.8) |
Concerns with nose foam, no, n (%) | 57 (73.1) |
Concerns about ear straps, no, n (%) | 68 (87.1) |
Concerns about odor, no, n (%) | 46 (50.0) |