To ensure PDI and Tru-D continue to reinforce the importance of cleaning and disinfecting environmental surfaces to help prevent the spread of infection, we are excited to introduce two new resources for our health care heroes. Environmental Pandemic Cleaning: Keeping Your Guard Up as the Public Opens Up: Understanding the

Wayne Memorial’s Environmental Services Department has two new “employees” — state-of-the-art UVC robots. “These machines are very easy to use, effective, chemical-free and safe,” said Michelle Miller, manager Environmental Services. “They can be set to kill bacteria as well as spores like C. diff (Clostridioides difficile), and we plan to

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

“Wherever patient care is provided, strict adherence to evidence-based infection prevention guidelines is essential to ensure that all care is safe care.” William A. Rutala, Ph.D., M.P.H. Infection prevention protocols in the health care setting are paramount in providing the best patient outcomes. Hospitals are constantly asked to do more