Ultraviolet light’s use within the healthcare industry has grown
tremendously in the past few years as a quick and effective method to reduce
the risk of pathogen transmission and hospital acquired infections. Most applications revolve around the use of
portable UV-C systems disinfecting surgical suites, intensive care units, and
patient rooms. One of the more novel
uses involves setting up a dedicated disinfection room where items can be
brought in for disinfection. This strategy
can be used for the routine disinfection of wheelchairs, hospital beds, carts,
and other large portable items. These items
that travel from room to room should be disinfected in between uses in order to
further reduce the risk of transmission and infection.
Ultraviolet light is a quick method to provide line-of-sight
disinfection to objects and surfaces, with treatment times typically between
1-5 minutes depending on the arrangement.
Off-the-shelf UV light fixtures are mounted according to a customized
design based on a facility’s needs to ensure a well-balanced solution is
implemented.
Similar systems are in place within vaccine production suites
research facilities to disinfect incoming supplies. Contact us to learn more about these
inexpensive, custom solutions.
