The Electrical Safety Testing Myth
It’s been more than a decade since the requirement for routine electrical safety testing was removed, but HTM leaders say the habit refuses to die.
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Surfacide Expands Disinfection Tech at MedStar Health Hospital Locations
Surfacide is expanding the use of its Helios low-level UV-C Disinfection System across all 10 hospitals in the MedStar Health system.
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Applied UV Installs Disinfection Solution at Mt. Sinai Medical Center
The LumiCide Surface and Drain UVC Disinfecting Systems have been installed in 17 patient rooms at Mt. Sinai Medical Center Morningside.Â
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The Electrical Safety Testing Myth
It’s been more than a decade since the requirement for routine electrical safety testing was removed, but HTM leaders say the habit refuses to die.
The Next Trick: Pulling Coronavirus Out of Thin Air
The New York Times looks at a Massachusetts fire department’s use of Thermo Fisher Scientific’s newly available airborne pathogen monitor, which is made to allow hospitals to easily detect COVID-19 as well.
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VITEX S.A. Develops Paint Technology with 99% Virucidal Activity Against SARS-CoV-2
The functional wall paint increases defense against virus transmission on the painted surfaces and inhibits bacteria growth on them, reports Coatings World.
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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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ASHE, Partner Share Guidance on HVAC Controls During Pandemic
The resource seeks to fill a knowledge gap in the field as there are no defined and definitive recommendations for environmental controls when handling COVID-19 patients.
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FDA Clears Novaerus Defend 1050 to Inactivate Airborne Pathogens
Novaerus’ Defend 1050 uses patented NanoStrike technology to damage and inactivate airborne micro-organisms.
Read MoreFDA Cleared Air Purifier Eliminates COVID-19 Virus in 15 Minutes
The Brondell Pro’s AG+ technology uses five layers of protection, including three filters, UV disinfection, and plasma sanitization, and can effectively degrade and breakdown the virus cell membrane, eliminating the DNA and RNA of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and other viruses quickly.
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Raising Defenses Against Ransomware in Healthcare
Expert Jon DiMaggio shares tips for how to make a healthcare system more resistant to ransomware attacks. These include adopting security best practices and routinely sharing attack information.
