UVC Cleaning Systems Inc is partnering up with Hospital Safety Solutions to attend the APIC 2016 Annual Conference. The conference featuring the latest breakthroughs and best practices in infection prevention will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina this Saturday June 11th through Monday June 13th. APIC (Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology) is the largest annual infection prevention conference in the world where innovative products and services will be showcased. We are excited to be included in the promotion of new science, technologies, advances, and products to provide solutions for infection prevention challenges and strengthen infection prevention programs.
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...