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Vizient Renews National Contract With Surfacide For State-Of-The-Art UV-C Technology

Posted on October 4, 2023 (October 4, 2023) by Sarah Meekma

Surfacide is excited to announce the renewal of its contract with Vizient, the largest member-owned healthcare services company in the country, effective October 1st. This renewed agreement extends benefits to Vizient members, including access to Surfacide’s award-winning Helios UV-C Disinfection System. The decision to renew Surfacide’s contract was strongly influenced by outstanding customer feedback from […]

What is UVC Light?

Posted on August 3, 2023 (August 29, 2023) by Becca Gilloway

UV-C can be a complex topic. We understand that at Surfacide, and we are here to help answer all your UV-C questions! Our team of experts compiled a list of your most frequently asked questions and answered them in order to provide you with a deeper understanding of Surfacide, the technology and UVC. So, let’s […]

Candida auris: A Serious Global Threat

Posted on June 20, 2023 (August 23, 2023) by Becca Gilloway

The CDC has set C. auris infections at an “urgent” threat level. Surfacide’s Helios® UV-C Disinfection System has been proven as an effective and reliable strategy to address C. auris in the patient-care environment. Candida auris. Up until recently, few have heard of this microbial agent, and even fewer healthcare facilities have experienced it. However, […]

Because UV-C is invisible, is it impossible to validate dose delivery?

Posted on January 6, 2023 (August 23, 2023) by Becca Gilloway

For our final Check the Facts topic, we are focusing on one of the most frequently asked questions we receive, “How do you know if UV-C technology is working”? Although UV-C has been utilized by healthcare facilities for decades, it’s still a largely misunderstood technology due to the inability to visually see results. In this […]

Move over Covid, the Flu is Here With a Vengeance

Posted on December 23, 2022 (August 23, 2023) by Becca Gilloway

A month after we initially wrote about the Tripledemic and its impact on our society, it is often still the lead story in the news. As the holidays are now upon us, health officials are urging people to take precautions as the country is dealing with the triple-hitter of the flu, COVID and RSV (respiratory […]

‘Tripledemic’ – What to Know and Should You Be Concerned?

Posted on November 10, 2022 (August 23, 2023) by Becca Gilloway

You’ve probably seen the phrases “Tridemic” or “Tripledemic” splashed across numerous news headlines, including the widely circulated New York Times article or talked about on the evening news, the reason being doctors are worried the combination of the flu season, RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) and COVID-19 will spark a “Tridemic” / “Tripledemic” this winter. There […]

Safely Choosing and Using UV-C

Posted on October 27, 2022 (August 23, 2023) by Becca Gilloway

Q&A with Quinn Leach, Surfacide Director of Quality and Compliance As we continue on our journey to expose the myths around UV-C, it was important to dedicate a post discussing the safety requirements around the use of ultraviolet radiation. To correctly use and operate UV-C devices, it requires being properly educated, knowing the necessary precautions […]

Will MonkeyPox Affect Schools & Universities?

Posted on August 29, 2022 (August 23, 2023) by Becca Gilloway

Aug 29 Written By Farrell B. Melnick, PhD As the start of school inches closer, educational institutions must start planning how they will combat the new monkeypox virus rapidly traveling throughout the United States. Much has been written about changing human behavior and the fact that during prolonged medical issues, such as the COVID-19 virus, […]

Check The Facts #4: The Power of Three

Posted on August 18, 2022 (August 23, 2023) by Becca Gilloway

Science doesn’t lie, UV light is a direct line-of-sight technology, that is why this week we are taking a deeper dive into the physics behind using three UV-C devices compared to just one. There are 5 key elements you should ALWAYS consider when purchasing and evaluating UV-C technology: Distance, Dosage, Shadows, Time and Labor. Let’s […]

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