With AORN quickly approaching, we wanted to share some updated information on SSIs and UVC disinfection in the OR setting. In 2014, a total of 14.2 million operative procedures were performed in the inpatient setting in United States hospitals. Even more, SSIs are the costliest HAI type with an estimated

In order to have a successful UVC disinfection program, several steps must be taken to ensure that a hospital maximizes its investment in the infection prevention technology. Among those include a bundled approach to infection prevention, a comprehensive program with buy in from all departments, communication and education as well

This is the final part of a series on the evolution of UVC disinfection technology. To read part one, click here; for part two, click here; and for part three, click here. The UVC disinfection market has grown exponentially in the past five years as hospitals have been more receptive

This is the second part of a series on the evolution of UVC technology over the past few years. To read part one, click here. Notable hospitals, hospital systems and university research facilities have implemented UVC disinfection technology and seen impressive results. Read about two particular success stories below. Oneida

Since the first and only randomized clinical trial on UVC disinfection was published in January 2017, a lot has changed in the industry and the way researchers are referring to the technology. What once raised questions of its effectiveness is now being encouraged by notable researchers for facilities to adopt