Look Out! 2018 APIC Conference in Minneapolis Minnesota on June 13-15 is going to be a blast! UVC Cleaning Systems is excited to be making a splash and offering our products to the over 2500 clinical attendees. We are looking forward to catching up with our current clients and also meeting many new faces. If you age going to be attending, we would love for you to stop by our booth and let us know how you are looking to apply UVC. We will have a variety of applications from our mobile, wall mounting, and chamber products to showcase!
Hospitals Not the Only Source of Healthcare Associated Infection - May 26, 2016
In an ongoing investigation last year more than 7,300 patients at a San Diego-area hospital may have been exposed to contaminated medications. Although many believe healthcare associated infections only come from hospitals, the...
UVC: The Right Tool for Cleaning Professionals - May 24, 2016
Each year healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) affect thousands of lives and cost healthcare systems billions of dollars. Proper cleaning and disinfection in healthcare environments are the key component in preventing the spread of infection and...
Overuse of Antibiotics in Food Animals Threatens Public Health - May 19, 2016
From Quaker Oats Company issuing a voluntary recall due to Listeria on one of their products this week to Chipotle's ongoing food safety and E. coli issues in the last year, disease outbreaks in the food industry have become...
Millions of Antibiotic Prescriptions Unnecessary - May 16, 2016
Antibiotic resistant bacteria has become an increasing concern for doctors, patients, and public health on a global scale. In the United States alone, thousands of deaths occur each year and over 2 million people acquire...
Preparing for the Unexpected - May 12, 2016
Infectious disease disasters have plagued mankind throughout the course of human history. Millions have suffered and died from pandemics such as influenza, Ebloa, rotaviruses, coronaviruses such as SARS, and many more. Yet, according to...
Pathogen Outbreaks in Communities - May 10, 2016
Each year there are numerous pathogen outbreaks in a variety of communities. The first steps in infection control strategies are reduction and elimination of the pathogen. UVC Cleaning Systems technology can be extremely effective in aiding...
Listeria Contamination Causes Frozen Food Recall - May 5, 2016
On Tuesday May 3rd, 2016 CRF Frozen Foods announced a voluntary recall of 42 brands of frozen fruits and veggies due to products being potentially contaminated with listeria. Since then, 358 products under those 42 different brands have been flagged...
Transmission of Pathogens Throughout Healthcare Facilities - May 3, 2016
As one of the leading causes of death in the United States, healthcare associated infections are a top priority for infection control in healthcare facilities. However, the rate of infectious pathogens and bacteria still continues to increase....
UVC Cleaning Systems Attends the 2016 Michigan Rural Health Conference - April 27, 2016
Last week, April 20th to the 21st, UVC Cleaning Systems attended the 2016 Rural Health Association Conference held in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. The event was focused around the growth and facilitation of healthcare throughout rural counties. With a...
Super Bacteria Catch a Ride on Air Currents - April 25, 2016
It is previously known that super bacteria, otherwise known as superbugs, can be spread through direct contact in healthcare settings. Even with infection control implementations in hospitals, patients and staff still contribute to the transmission...