Maintaining a sterile and safe environment in pharmaceutical environments is paramount. To ensure the highest standards of quality and safety, USP <797> has set forth new guidelines becoming effective November 3rd, 2023. These new regulations require monthly surface sampling frequency for potential microbes and more stringent action levels for microbial contamination, raising awareness about the […]
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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 Microbial Reduction System. The decision to renew Surfacide’s contract was strongly influenced by outstanding customer feedback […]
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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 […]
The CDC has set C. auris infections at an “urgent” threat level. Surfacide’s Helios® UV-C Microbial Reduction 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. […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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, […]
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