Tru-D is the latest addition to the EVS team at St. Joseph’s Candler in Georgia. “Every surface that the Tru-D light touches has the ability to kill any spores and bacteria that remain on those surfaces,” says Gina Snead, manager of environmental services at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Both St. Joseph’s

Thanks to the generosity of the Lake Charles community, CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital recently added Tru-D SmartUVC to its already stringent list of disinfection protocols aimed at protecting patients from germs and pathogens. Local attorney Ron Richard is a supporter of the CHRISTUS Ochsner Southwestern Louisiana Foundation and generously

When implementing a UVC disinfection program, communication is key among all stakeholders including environmental services, nursing, bed control and infection prevention. Get everyone involved, and ensure there is a multidisciplinary team on both the hospital side and the device manufacturer’s side. It is also critical to communicate to your patients

Infection prevention protocols in the health care setting are paramount in providing the cleanest environment possible. Hospitals are constantly asked to do more with less—less time, less money, less space. Proper cleaning and monitoring of cleanliness require adequate time. According to studies, more than 50% of health care surfaces are

In order for a UVC disinfection program to be successful, several steps and initiatives must be taken to ensure a facility maximizes its investment in providing a clean and safe environment. Alice Brewer, MPH, CIC, Clinical Affairs Director for Tru-D SmartUVC, shares with Patient Safety and Quality Healthcare several critical