Kontakt.io Launches Hand Hygiene Module Compatible with Existing Hospital Dispensers
New module uses RTLS to prompt hand sanitization before patient contact without requiring infrastructure changes.
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System Automatically Tracks Portable Medical Equipment Disinfection
The patented device meets The Joint Commission standard IC 02.02.01 EP1, which focuses on portable medical equipment disinfection.
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UV Light Can Be Used to Disinfect SARS-CoV-2 Contaminated Surfaces, Says Study
Researchers tested how well UV light could inactivate COVID-19 on different types of surfaces, the results of which could help guide healthcare facilities in how to improve patient and personnel safety during the pandemic, reports News Medical.
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Kontakt.io Launches Hand Hygiene Module Compatible with Existing Hospital Dispensers
New module uses RTLS to prompt hand sanitization before patient contact without requiring infrastructure changes.
Study: 99.9% of SARS-CoV-2 Inactivated in Air, on Surfaces by Aerapy UV
Aerapy’s UV disinfection technology achieved up to a 99.97% reduction of the SARS-CoV-2 pathogen in the air, in one air pass, in independent laboratory testing.
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Antibacterial Film Developed for Touchscreen Medical Devices
A new nano-silver antibacterial laminate film can be used to enhance the safety of touchscreen-based healthcare equipment.
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Viewpoint: The Device Disinfection Dilemma
Medical device disinfection is a real-world public health risk. That’s why manufacturers need to step up, two HTM professionals argue.
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Safe Cleaning and Disinfection When Confronted with COVID-19 Infections: How Hospitals Can Ensure They Are Equipped
The potential for coronavirus to spread via feces presents novel challenges to hospitals. The pathogen may be passed by the fecal–oral route if hygiene standards are insufficient, and many tools and devices used for routine care may become vectors for the infection.
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Global Ultrasound Probe Disinfection Market to Reach $819 Million
An increasing number of ultrasound imaging procedures, a rising incidence of hospital-acquired infections due to improper reprocessing of ultrasound probes, the increasing adoption of high-level disinfection systems, and technological advancements are among the key factors anticipated to drive growth of this market in the next five years.
Read MoreUK Hospital Reduces Norovirus Outbreaks with Superbug-killing Technology
Bioquell announced that a hospital in England has used its superbug-killing technology to reduce infections of norovirus, an extremely contagious pathogen, by 91%. The hospital reportedly implemented a multidimensional quality improvement initiative incorporating the company’s automated room disinfection technology and better training for hospital staff to curtail infections.
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