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of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, University of Louisville School of Medicine.


Newer processes and technologies offer promise as well, according to Garrett. “Moreover, the use of adjunct technolo- gies such as electrostatic devices paired with EPA-registered disinfectant solutions have tremendous promise in the fight against HAIs and can also improve the overall efficiency of room disinfection in both inpatient and outpatient settings,” he noted. “For example, electrostatic devices use proven technology to deliver solutions to the front, back and sides of surfaces, providing comprehensive and uniform surface coverage of even the hardest-to-reach areas. Finally, continued regular automated screening of healthcare personnel and healthcare facility visitors is another prudent approach to mitigating infectious diseases that may be carried in a facility by infected healthcare personnel.” Sam Trapani, CEO, Steriliz LLC, recognizes the positive changes, too, particularly involving his company’s no-touch UVC disinfec- tion system.


“From our extensive


database of hospital and healthcare customers we


Sam Trapani


have seen a marked increase in operat- ing and procedure room disinfection and decontamination using our advanced no-touch UVC disinfection systems com- pared to pre-COVID usage,” Trapani told HPN. “Traditional portable UVC systems can take from 20 minutes to several hours to disinfect an OR. That is too much time to have a room out of service. As a result, early this year we launched a new perma- nently installed fixed system, the -Fx, that can eradicate SARS-CoV-2 in about 45 seconds, and C.diff in about 2 minutes. This system is well within the allowable room down time limits such that it may be used between each case thereby significantly reducing environmental pathogen load and their resulting transmission.” HPN


The story continues online:


“Post COVID-19, do elevated decontamination protocols return to pre-pandemic levels?” online at https://hpnonline.com/21234035.


“Pandemic protocols generated additional, anciary enefits concerns at httshnon- line.com/21234037.


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4. Essentials Initiative 2020-2021 survey from Essity.


5. Results of an online survey conducted within the United States by the Harris Poll on behalf of Essity, from May 5 through May 7, 2021, among 2,064 adults ages 18 and older


6. Assessing the optimal location for alcohol-based hand rub dispensers in a patient room in an intensive care unit Matthijs C Boog4*, Vicki Erasmus4, Jitske M de Graaf4, Elise (A) HE van Beeck4, Marijke Melles5 and Ed F van Beeck4


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