Equipping the EVS toolbox September 16, 2016

In the past decade, the number of multi-drug resistant pathogens have increased, yet many environmental service professionals methods of cleaning have remained stagnant.  EVS professionals are well aware of the risk of surface contamination by prior occupants and the negative effects it can have on new patients if not disinfected properly. So why rely on just one traditional method of cleaning? One of the biggest challenges for every EVS department is achieving consistency. Proper cleaning relies on staff members to repeatedly select the right product, application method, and distribution technique to disinfect surfaces.

A recent article published in Healthcare Facilities Today points out the fact that standardized manual cleaning plus UV disinfection equals the best current practice to disinfect rooms. By implementing a multimodal approach, healthcare facilities can equip their staff with range of effective tools. When selecting a no touch UV disinfection device, companies should first decide between purchasing and leasing. After choosing your financial tool other factors to consider are price, total cost of ownership, maintenance, service cost, customer service, and in house support. To learn more about how UVC Cleaning Systems can help improve your EVS toolkit. Contact us at 810-358-7202 today!

Shift Workers Beware of Infections Risk!

In todays age, people are working around the clock, literally. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics roughly 7 million Americans work the night shift. With such a large nocturnal population, people should be aware of the additional susceptibility to the risk of infection. A new study published by the University of Cambridge found that the body clock affected the ability of viruses to replicate and speed between cells.

Infectious Disease Mortality Rates Have Flat Lined Since The 1950s - December 9, 2016

When mentioning the topic of infectious diseases and how they have affected the population over the last century, most people would be surprised to learn that the number of deaths caused by infectious disease is similar today to the number it was 60 years ago. According to a report recently published in the journal of the American Medical Association, infectious disease accounted for 5.4 percent of deaths from

C. diff Infections Cause Patient Cost and Mortality to Double

A recent study published in the journal Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology examined the impact that C. diff infections have on the patient population. Utilizing data from a population-based cohort study among US adults, researchers found that that each year c. diff infections nearly double the patient cost and mortality chances.
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