This article is part of the UV Light Product Showcase that was featured in the July 2009 issue of ICT.

Clinical trials conclude that Tru-D exceeds all disinfection requirements for pathogen log reduction of high-touch surfaces for vancomycin-resistant Enteroccoci (VRE), methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Acinetobacter, Clostridium difficile, and other infectious disease.

Tru-D is a cost-effective, easy to use, noninvasive approach with no adverse environmental effects.” 

• Fully Automated: Delivers the programmed lethal dose for pathogens without chance or human error. 

• Safe and Simple: Operated by handheld remote. Ventilation does not need to be modified. 

• Thorough: Targets highly-shadowed areas to deliver measured dose of UV energy. 

• Fast and Effective: Reduces colony counts of pathogens within minutes. 

• Proactive: Patented, portable disinfection unit verifies proper delivered dose 

Martin S. Favero Lectureship: “Disinfection and Sterilization: Successes and Failures” by William Rutala, PhD, MPH. Full presentation text can be found at: 

http://www.disinfectionandsterilization.org/

Rastogi VK. Disinfection of Acinetobacter baumanii contaminated surfaces relevant to medical treatment facilities with ultraviolet light. military Medicine, 172;11:1166.2007 

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Sterile Processing

 sterile processing page provides an inside look into the sterile processing (or central supply) department in the hospital where surgical instruments are cleaned, sterilized, and reprocessed in order to disinfect, remove bioburden, and prep for upcoming procedures. Sterile processing applies to not only the knives, scalpels, scissors, forceps, and clamps used in surgery, but also instruments such as endoscopes and duodenoscopes. 

 reports on the latest technology but also on the means to disinfect that technology. Also, the trend toward making more disposable surgical equipment. What does that mean for the sterile processing team?

Environmental Services

 environmental services (EVS) page recognizes the team responsible for sanitation and cleaning within the health care system. EVS personnel are an integral component of infection prevention in the hospital, working closely together with the health care staff to ensure patient safety and hygiene standards. 

 keeps a close eye on developments in the environmental services industry and reports on any peer-reviewed literature. This page also features video interviews with EVS and the professionals who interact with them.

Tru-D: Proactive, Effective, Thorough, Fast, Proven