C. auris is an emerging fungal microorganism that is often resistant to antifungal disinfectants. Evidence shows that it can survive on health care environmental surfaces. Studies have shown that auris can persist on surfaces in the health care environment for at least 14 days (Piedrahita et al., 2017; Welsh et

Oneida Health System invested in the Tru-D technology in 2016. The Tru-D technology is used in Oneida’s operating rooms at end-of-day cleaning as well as in other areas of the hospital. “Our cleaning efforts are further enhanced by the use of Tru-D, a state-of-the-art ultraviolet light system which reflects throughout

In the first part of this blog series, we discussed how to build a culture of UVC within your facility. In this post, we will share how the Tru-D team uses the device’s network topography to track utilization and success. The Tru-D device delivers your disinfection data automatically to your

When investing in enhanced UVC disinfection technology, it’s important to make smart purchasing decisions and understand the technology as well as the science behind its effectiveness. Some UVC disinfection methods rely on a fixed cycle time and/or multiple positions around the room which can lead to inefficient disinfection and missed

We’ve all been told to scrub our hands with hot, soapy water for at least 20 seconds to avoid spreading germs and infections. Need a timer? Hum the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice. But why is that? Science tells us so. The science behind soap is straight