The True Story: Beds Held Longer When Patients Cannot Go Home

The Shropshire Star reported the latest Public Health Wales figures in December 2025: 152 flu hospital admissions in the most recent week, including five in critical care, and GP consultations for flu-like illness up almost 30% in a week, while RSV remained very high in young children.

The report said two health boards asked staff and visitors to wear masks in clinical areas, warning of more restrictions if cases kept rising. Jane Dodds, Welsh Liberal Democrat Leader, called for action on delayed discharges so beds are not blocked longer than needed.

The Key Lesson: Rehab Patients Stay Long, So Hospital Infection Risk Is Higher

Thai rehabilitation hospitals and physiotherapy centres care for stroke survivors and older people for weeks. Points to watch are:

• Shared physio gyms with many patients training at once
• Training equipment handled all day
• Relatives taking turns several a week
• Physiotherapists in close contact with patients
• Long-stay patients who cannot yet go home

How Flu Spreads

According to the World Health Organization, seasonal influenza spreads easily where people gather, such as schools and nursing homes. It spreads through droplets when people cough or sneeze, and through hands that touch contaminated surfaces and then the eyes, nose or mouth. Most people recover within a week, but young children, older adults, pregnant women and people with chronic illness are at risk of severe disease. Influenza is an enveloped virus, which suitable disinfectants can inactivate.

Risk Register for Rehabilitation Hospitals and Physiotherapy Centres

1. Equipment not wiped between patients: likelihood high / impact medium / level high. Mitigation: wipe rails and equipment after every patient. Owner: physiotherapist
2. Many relatives take turns: likelihood high / impact medium / level high. Mitigation: limit carers and require masks. Owner: head nurse
3. Physiotherapists unvaccinated: likelihood medium / impact high / level high. Mitigation: staff vaccine drive. Owner: HR
4. Feverish patients train in shared gyms: likelihood high / impact high / level critical. Mitigation: bedside therapy when feverish. Owner: head physiotherapist
5. Physio rooms not disinfected at day's end: likelihood medium / impact high / level high. Mitigation: fog and ozone-treat physio rooms after hours. Owner: director

Ways to Reduce Flu Risk in Rehabilitation Centres

1. Wipe training equipment after every patient
2. Give bedside therapy to feverish patients
3. Limit carers and require masks
4. Vaccinate patients and staff
5. Wash hands before and after sessions
6. Plan discharges to avoid unnecessary long stays
7. Fog and ozone-treat physio rooms after hours

How ULV Disinfection Fogging Helps

The World Health Disinfection disinfection service uses ULV fogging machines that turn the disinfectant into a fine mist. It settles across the whole area, including corners, curtains, upholstery and surfaces that hand wiping cannot reach.

• Whole-area coverage without relying on wiping spot by spot
• Quick return to use, typically about 30 minutes after fogging
• Uses Chemgene HLD4H, which meets EN 14476 for virucidal activity according to the product page
• The team wears full protective equipment, so owners and staff do not take the risk themselves
• Report and photos after the job for customers, management or authorities
• Tax invoice with 3% withholding tax for companies and agencies

Ozone Treatment for Closed Rooms and Stuffy Spaces

The World Health Disinfection ozone treatment service uses machines that generate ozone gas from oxygen in the air. It suits closed rooms such as meeting rooms, bedrooms, classrooms, sick bays and vans, helping reduce germs in the air and on surfaces and removing stale odours. Ozone breaks back down into oxygen after treatment, leaving no residue.

• Works alongside disinfection fogging: spray or wipe surfaces first, then use ozone for the air and corners of closed rooms
• No people or pets in the room during treatment: the team seals the room and runs a timer
• Ventilate after treatment before normal use resumes
• Machines tested by Intertek, according to WHD's service page
• Ideal after someone has been ill, such as recovered patients' rooms, shared bedrooms and shuttle vans

Before and After

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many flu admissions did Wales have? A: 152 in the latest week, including five in critical care, per Public Health Wales in December 2025.

Q: What measures did Welsh hospitals take? A: Two health boards asked staff and visitors to wear masks in clinical areas.

Q: Does the fogging disinfectant work on flu? A: The team uses Chemgene HLD4H, which meets EN 14476 for virucidal activity according to the product page, and influenza is an enveloped virus that suitable disinfectants can inactivate. Fogging does not replace vaccination or handwashing.

Q: Can I enter the room right after ozone treatment? A: No one should be in the room during treatment. Ventilate afterwards before normal use; the team will advise the right time for the room size.

Q: Can hospitals get a tax invoice? A: Yes. Tax invoices are issued and 3% withholding tax is supported. Call 065-556-6294 or LINE @whd268.

Related Links and Sources

• World Health Disinfection disinfection service
• World Health Disinfection ozone treatment service
• Chemgene HLD4H disinfectant and price
• Influenza information from Thailand's Department of Disease Control, hotline 1422
• WHO seasonal influenza fact sheet

Prevent Flu with Disinfection Fogging and Ozone Treatment

The real news from Wales shows long-stay patients need special protection. Rehab centres that prevent well help patients go home on schedule. Reduce the risk with the World Health Disinfection disinfection service for physio gyms, wards and corridors, and the ozone treatment service for physio rooms and patient rooms after discharge. To book, call 065-556-6294 or LINE @whd268.

Call 065-556-6294 | LINE: @whd268