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)