Clean air is the fi rst line of defense against infection. This Air Conditioning and Ventilation Guide
for Infection Control in Small Clinics provides practical, aff ordable solutions to improve indoor air
quality and reduce airborne transmission risks in smaller healthcare facilities.
The guide was developed under the leadership of Mr. Rajen Vyas, Chair of the Working Group,
with Dr. Kishor Khankhari contributing detailed Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analyses
and technical compilation. We gratefully acknowledge the CFD diagrams prepared by Dr. Kishor
Khankhari, courtesy of AnSight LLC, USA. Committee members Mr. Jitendra Bhambure,
Ms. J. Jameela, Mr. Gautham Baliga, Mr. Sabhari Nathan, and Mr. Suraj Sanjeev brought
valuable fi eld experience and practical insights.
This publication refl ects ISHRAE’s commitment to empowering India’s small clinics and outpatient
centers with actionable guidance that enhances safety, comfort, and infection control. Implementing
these recommendations will help create healthier indoor environments for both patients and healthcare
providers.