Bright new technology promises to enhance patient safety

Bright new technology promises to enhance patient safety

Verone Wright of Christiana Care's Department of Environmental Services prepares a Tru-D unit for operation in a hospital room. The unit uses high doses of ultraviolet light to kill any bacteria that might remain in the room after thorough hand washing and disinfecting.
August 8, 2012
Verone Wright of Christiana Care’s Department of Environmental Services prepares a Tru-D unit for operation in a hospital room. The unit uses high doses of ultraviolet light to kill any bacteria that might remain in the room after thorough washing and disinfecting by hand.

Christiana Care’s Department of Environmental Services has a bright new tool to disinfect patients’ rooms and medical equipment. The Tru-D SmartUVC™ system uses ultraviolet light to kill pathogens, including bacteria such as C. difficile and MRSA. Used in combination with traditional disinfecting practices, this new technology promises to propel patient safety at Christiana Care to even higher levels.

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