The University of Wisconsin Health is serious about providing the cleanest environment for patient care including broad utilization of a sporicidal disinfectant, an established antibiotic stewardship program and a quality assurance program for monitoring cleaning of high touch surfaces. The health system also utilizes UVC disinfection as an added layer

In addition to the nurses, doctors and other health care professionals who are on the frontlines of caring for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, Environmental Services teams are going the extra mile to ensure health care facilities are as clean as possible. “Some people might think of Environmental Services as janitors,”

Hospitals around the country are inviting patients back, while addressing fears of contracting COVID-19. Enhanced cleaning, diligent handwashing and use of personal protective equipment are being enforced to ensure a clean environment for both patients and staff. “Parents are fearful about taking their kids into the hospital because they don’t

In addition to manual cleaning, hand hygiene and education, BayCare uses UVC disinfection technology to help stop the spread of germs in its facilities. “We have 31 Tru-D units across the BayCare system,” said Dan Bennett, director for BayCare’s East Region Environmental Services. “This technology has proven to be an

Wyoming County Community Health System in New York has invested in Tru-D to disinfect patient rooms, operating rooms and clinical areas with UVC energy. “While patient safety has always been a top priority for our facility, we cannot recall a time when it has been more important to help stop the spread of