Amid the chaos and confusion of the current COVID-19 pandemic, health care providers are feverishly working to maintain the highest levels of cleanliness and disinfection possible in order to prevent the spread and transmission of all types of diseases. In addition to acute care facilities, non-profit clinics across the country

Tru-D SmartUVC is closely monitoring the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. We are taking every precaution necessary to ensure the safety of our employees and our customers, including washing hands frequently, increasing disinfection of surfaces and practicing social distancing. While some of our employees who are able will be working

Sarasota Memorial Hospital is committed to patient safety and providing the cleanest health care environment possible. The hospital was recently featured in a Herald-Tribune story, which highlighted how the UVC disinfection technology is used at the facility. “Manual cleaning only (cleans) about 50% of surfaces,” says Alice Brewer, director of

Germs can live on surfaces for hours, days and even weeks. However, studies have shown that less than 50% of surfaces in a hospital are adequately cleaned after standard cleaning and disinfection protocols. Over the past decade, numerous advancements have been made to help reduce the incidence of hospital-acquired infections

Tru-D is the newest member of the environmental services team at Jennings American Legion Hospital. “Tru-D stands for total room ultraviolet disinfection,” said Infection Preventionist Phyllis Theriot. Jennings American Legion Hospital is the first in the Jennings, Louisiana, area to acquire Tru-D. The device works by flooding a room with UVC light