CASE STUDY
Creating Cleaner Air and Safer Spaces with Visium at Harmony Kids Learning Center
Implementing Visium Far-UVC light fixtures reduces germicidal
load in several testing areas in an early childhood learning center.
OVERVIEW
The Harmony Kids Learning Center is a leading childcare facility in southern Minnesota dedicated to educating and caring for the children in the local area as well as Harmony Enterprises, a major area employer nearby.
ABOUT HKLC
HKLC sought an advanced solution to enhance sanitization in classrooms and high-touch areas, aligning with evidence- based industry best practices to further reduce the risk of pathogen exposure for students and faculty.
HKLC is a busy learning environment, with classrooms for infants, toddlers, Pre-K as well as after school programs for grade school kids with a cafeteria and gym alongside smaller study and learning spaces. These education spaces are open to the students and faculty for 12+ hours a day with minimal down time.
THE CHALLENGE
Traditional terminal cleaning methods leave gaps in sanitation between cleaning sessions, allowing germs to accumulate on high-touch surfaces like desks and changing tables, particularly in a busy learning environment when some occupants are sick.
OUR SOLUTION: Visium Far-UVC
Eleven Visium Far-UVC devices were installed in key areas, including classrooms for infants, toddlers and Pre-K with a focus on diaper changing tables and high activity area. Both Visium Diffused and Clear models were deployed, allowing for a tailored approach to each space’s needs. Despite high traffic and varying ceiling heights, the installation was seamless and supported by local electricians.
KEY FEATURES
- Continuous 24/7 air and surface sanitization
- Far-UVC tech proven to reduce airborne pathogens
- Discreet and silent operation, for a patient-centered environment
- Energy-efficient, operating on only 14w per fixture
“Thanks to Visium’s cutting-edge technology… we are proud to offer an environment that supports the well-being of our students and staff, allowing them to focus on what matters most – learning and development.”
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Umbelina Cremer
Owner & Executive Director
Harmony Kids Learning Center
THIRD PARTY TEST RESULTS
The risk analysis modeled an average 8-hour day in the classroom with one “super-shedder” – a person giving off a high concentration of viral particles. The Far-UVC light emitted, room dimensions, and ventilation conditions were used in Wells-Riley modeling to calculate the risk of infection with ventilation alone and with Visium Far-UVC. Calculations carried out by Roger Williams University, Dr. Jacob Bueno de Mesquita.
The Results
Results showed:
- 90% whole room inactivation of H1N1 in under 3 minutes
- Infection risk over 8 hours:
Without Far-UVC: 65%
With Far-UVC (H1N1): 4.5%
With Far-UVC (SARS-CoV-2): 7%
Visium fixtures boosted the room’s ventilation from 3 ACH (air changes per hour) to 65 eACH (equivalent air changes per hour). Reducing risk of infection by 60.5% with
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- No added noise
- Virtually no visible light
- Minimal energy consumption
CONCLUSION
HKLC sets a high bar for themselves in regard to cleanliness of their spaces and their dedication to seek greener, eco-friendly solutions to room hygiene. Visium installations allowed them to achieve their goals of improved air quality and surface sanitation without undue disruption to the students and faculty.
HKLC representatives see Visium installations as an additional safeguard for students against seasonal flu risks and as a new layer of protection provided by their cleaning regimen.
NEWS COVERAGE of This Installation
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We are actively working with new facilities that want to understand what continuous sanitization can do in their own environment.
If your organization is exploring ways to improve indoor environmental quality and reduce pathogen risk, we welcome the opportunity to collaborate. Our team will assess your space, recommend an appropriate Visium solution, and support your deployment to help generate real world results tailored to your facility.