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24 Executive Briefing Ultraviolet Light Disinfection: The Future of Non-Touch Disinfection U ltraviolet light, a type of electromagnetic radiation, is emitted by the sun and is invisible to the human eye. It has a unique characteristic that makes it beneficial in the hospital setting: At certain wavelengths — between 200 and 300 nanometers (billionths of a meter) — UVC light is germicidal, or capa- ble of disabling microorganisms, including those that cause hospital-acquired infections. Unlike chemical approaches to disinfection, UVC light rapidly and effectively inactivates microorganisms through a physical process. When bacteria, viruses and protozoa are exposed to the germicidal wavelengths of UVC light, they are rendered incapable of reproducing and causing infection. Because of these capabilities, UVC light is considered a highly effective, chemical-free way to disinfect and safeguard against harmful microorganisms. "UVC light disinfection works much more quickly than hydrogen peroxide, or H2O2, fogging," says Ann Marie Pettis, BSN, RN, director of infection prevention at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) Medical Center, who has more than 30 years of experience in infection prevention and control. "Importantly, it doesn't require any room prep work, and there is no down time after the process, facilitating patient throughput. We selected UVC disinfection at our facility because it is effective and offers many logistical advantages." Hospital-acquired infections continue to be a serious threat, especially surgical site infections, the most common HAIs. Manual disinfection simply isn't enough to make sure your tables, lights, ceiling pendants and video equipment are their cleanest and ready for the next patient. With the R-D™ Rapid Disinfector TM , you can add a new level of disinfection to each OR and do the utmost to prevent SSIs in your hospital. It's the only UVC system on the market that measures, records and reports the UVC lethal dosage delivered to each part of your OR. Surgical site infections are the most costly HAIs in the U.S., costing hospitals more than $7 billion each year. The R-D™ Rapid Disinfector TM is the adjunct solution hospitals need to maximize their clinical outcomes and reduce patient-care costs. It kills viruses, bacteria and spores that manual cleaning methods can miss. The R-D™ Rapid Disinfector TM has a built-in program that measures the irradiation dosage, preventing under- or over-estimating the time needed to make sure your OR is truly disinfected. The R-D System provides a definitive way to measure, re- cord and report that published doses of UVC required to kill Clostridium difficile have been delivered. It's simple to use, requires minimal training time and con- nects to browser-enabled tablets so that you can track where it is, who's using it and when disinfection is complete. The use of non-touch UVC light disinfection in the hospital is fast growing as it easy to use and time-efficient. "As UVC technology continues to evolve, software may be able to communicate directly with the demographic patient information system," says Ms. Pettis. n Getinge Group is a leading global provider of innovative solutions for operating rooms, intensive-care units, hospital wards, sterilization departments, elderly care and for life science companies and institutions. With a genuine passion for life we build quality and safety into every system. Our unique value proposition mirrors the continuum of care, enhancing efficiency throughout the clinical pathway. Based on our first-hand experience and close partnerships, we are able to exceed expectations from customers – improving the every-day life for people, today and tomorrow. 99 . 96 % MCV00040634 REV A · Getinge Group Passion for Life, Getinge and Maquet are trademarks or registered trademarks of Getinge AB or its subsidiaries or affiliates. • Copyright 2016 Getinge AB or its subsidiaries or affiliates. • All rights reserved. The R-D ™ Rapid Disinfector ™ – featuring its patented UVC sensors – is the only system that can measure, record, and report that the lethal dosage of UVC has been delivered to a specific area giving you the proof of compliance you're looking for. Make using the R-D ™ Rapid Disinfector ™ , before every procedure, a best practice in your surgical suite. www.getingegroup.com Proven efficacy of 99.96% R-D TM Rapid Disinfector TM UVC System