Harness the Power of UVC Safety

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Ensuring Controlled and Effective Microbial Reduction Surfacide Helios is ultraviolet-C (UVC) light technology, an adjunct cleaning tool for disinfecting surfaces and rendering harmful microorganisms inactive. As with most medical devices, it is important to remember and utilize proper precautions for UVC safety. To ensure controlled and effective use, Surfacide is outlining the measures necessary when […]

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Disease X: Are we Prepared?

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Building a Health Care System that Ensures Patient Safety is Resilient According to the World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, unfortunately, the answer is no, we are not prepared for Disease X. He recently spoke at the World Government Summit in Dubai and said humanity is not remotely prepared for the next global […]

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The Importance of Certified UVC Microbial Reduction Equipment

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It is a hospital’s job to reduce infection risk, keep patients safe and get them well. So why would a hospital bring in UVC microbial reduction equipment that hasn’t been certified and marked for safety?   Many hospitals rely on UVC microbial reduction devices as an adjunctive cleaning method and effective part of their infection control […]

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20 Hospitals Utilizing Surfacide UV-C Technology Are Included in Leapfrog Group’s Prestigious ‘Top Hospitals’ List for 2023

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The Leapfrog Group, a non-profit watchdog organization dedicated to fostering positive change in US healthcare, recently announced their coveted annual Top Hospitals’ list. Surfacide® is proud that 20 hospitals recognized on this important list currently deploy our Helios® UV-C microbial reduction technology in their facilities. According to the Leapfrog Group, the ‘Top Hospitals’ list is […]

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Why Both Air and Surface Sampling is Essential in Sterile Compounding Rooms

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Sterile compounding rooms play a pivotal role in ensuring the production of sterile and high-quality pharmaceuticals. Due in part to the New England Compounding Center fiasco with gross fungal contamination, sterile compounding and the pharmaceutical industry are experiencing a pivotal moment with the implementation of the new USP <797> regulations.  Maintaining an environment free of […]

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The Power Struggle: Battery vs. Corded UVC Robots

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In recent years, UVC (Ultraviolet-C) robots have emerged as a revolutionary technology in the battle against harmful pathogens. These robots employ the power of ultraviolet light to disinfect surfaces and sanitize environments. Surfacide’s Helios emitters are among the leading options on the market, notable for their multiple configurations and short cycle times to achieve high-touch […]

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UV-C Microbial Reduction versus Electrostatic Sprayers

Using Electrostatic Sprayers to disinfect is like still listening to music on an 8-track, we’ll show you why UV-C is akin to present-day streaming music services for your microbial reduction needs. Now is not the time for nostalgia, but for modern solutions for current medical environments. Key Take-Aways Of The Benefits of UV-C vs. Electrostatic […]

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Shining the Spotlight on the Top Accounts of Q3

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As we bid farewell to the third quarter of 2023, we want to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of the top accounts in the Surfacide UV-C ecosystem. These accounts are making a significant impact in their facilities by utilizing UV-C microbial reduction: Use of UV-C microbial reduction technology in pediatrics creates a safe haven for young […]

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