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SmartUVC™; The power to stop pathogens that routinely compromise healthcare environments. Increased evidence published in scientific literature confirms that Clostridium difficile, MRSA, VRE, Acinetobacter baumannii, and influenza are transmitted via environmental surfaces. Published studies indicate that only 50% of environmental surfaces in a typical OR suite or patient room may be effectively disinfected; and that a current patient’s risk of contracting an HAI from contaminated surfaces increases 100% when the previous room occupant had been diagnosed with an infection..

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Pocono Medical Center Strengthens Already Stringent Infection Prevention Protocols With Germ-Fighting Robot

Tru-D SmartUVC UV robot to ensure up to 99.9% of germs eliminated MEMPHIS, Tenn. and EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa., June 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — In an effort to proactively address the issue of hospital-acquired infections and to bolster its existing strong commitment to patient safety, Pocono Medical Center has invested in a germ-eliminating robot called Tru-D SmartUVC. […]

The Pioneer in UV Disinfection to Exhibit at APIC

Tru-D SmartUVC invites attendees to learn more about UV market's only total room disinfection robot CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Tru-D SmartUVC, the pioneer in the UV disinfection space, will attend APIC, June 11-13 in Charlotte, North Carolina. APIC delivers the largest annual conference of infection preventionists from across the U.S., and Tru-D invites […]

Recent Scientific Article Proves Enhanced Terminal Room Disinfection Leads to Decreased HAI Rates

Tru-D SmartUVC correlates to lessened facility-wide colonization and infection MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 27, 2016  /PRNewswire/ — A recent scientific article in the American Journal of Infection Control by leading researchers reviews the compendium of clinical evidence on and discusses the effectiveness of UV devices for terminal room decontamination. According to the Effectiveness of ultraviolet devices and […]

Passavant Area Hospital Bolsters Already Stringent Cleaning Protocols for Added Patient Protection

Tru-D SmartUVC Disinfection Robot to provide enhanced terminal room disinfection MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Passavant Area Hospital has added to its already strict cleaning strategies with the addition of Tru-D SmartUVC, a germ-eliminating UV disinfection robot. The hospital, located in Jacksonville, Illinois, is an affiliate of Memorial Health System and has been providing […]

Tru-D SmartUVC Robot Gives Patient Peace of Mind

Cutting-edge UV technology provides safe hospital environment MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 24, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — The value and benefits of Tru-D SmartUVC are quickly becoming widely known beyond hospital staff and medical professionals. The demand for Tru-D is now being heard from patients and their families, who want to ensure they receive the highest level of care […]

Cleaner Cleaning: Why Cleaning Patient Areas With Chemicals Isn't Enough

Measured-dose UV light provides higher pathogen reduction MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Disinfecting surfaces in hospital rooms, especially high-touch areas, has been proven critical to reducing the transmission of health care-associated infections, yet chemical cleaning products and processes have not been able to slow the spread of multidrug-resistant organisms. What if technology existed that […]

Tru-D SmartUVC Provides Added Safety and Quality to Patient Care at Jupiter Medical Center

Unique investment will protect patients and staff with 99.9 percent efficacy JUPITER, Fla., Jan. 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Jupiter Medical Center recently bolstered its patient and staff safety measures with two Tru-D SmartUVC robots. "The Tru-D robots not only allow Jupiter Medical Center to adhere to its mission of providing world class health care, but also […]

Germs Encounter Double the Trouble with Two Tru-D Robots Now Protecting Lima Memorial Health System

Hospital adds second germ-killing robot to infection prevention team LIMA, Ohio, Dec. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Lima Memorial Health System (LMHS), a leader in infection prevention, welcomed a second Tru-D SmartUVC, the most advanced UVC germ-eliminating robot available, to its infection prevention team. With the generous support of PotashCorp, LMHS purchased its first Tru-D SmartUVC […]

Lima Memorial Health System Welcomes Germ-Killing Robot Tru-D SmartUVC to Infection Prevention Team

LIMA, Ohio, Aug. 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Lima Memorial Health System, a leader in infection prevention, today welcomed Tru-D SmartUVC, the most advanced UVC germ-eliminating robot on the market, as its most recent investment in patient safety and quality of care. Photo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150825/261019 Logo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150825/261020LOGO According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hospital-acquired […]

Tru-D SmartUVC to Showcase Germ-Eliminating UV Disinfection Robot at HealthTrust University Conference & Vendor Fair

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Tru-D SmartUVC LLC will join members of HealthTrust at the organization's upcoming University Conference & Vendor Fair in Nashville, Tennessee, Aug. 17 through 19 in Booth 307, to showcase the company's automated UV disinfection robot and discuss how it fits into health care facilities' comprehensive infection prevention programs. […]

Tru-D SmartUVC to Attend 2015 Premier Annual Breakthroughs Conference and Exhibition

MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Tru-D SmartUVC LLC will make its debut appearance at the 2015 Premier Annual Breakthroughs Conference and Exhibition as the team will be exhibiting the most innovative UV disinfection robot in booth 740 from June 24 to 26. Logo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150623/224935LOGO Tru-D SmartUVC LLC announced a group purchasing agreement with Premier […]

Tru-D SmartUVC Germ-Killing Robot Highlighted at SHEA Spring 2015 Science Guiding Prevention Conference

ORLANDO, Fla., May 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Tru-D SmartUVC, the most advanced and effective portable automated UV disinfection robot, is once again being highlighted through independent research. A presentation titled "Improving Environmental Cleaning in a Community Hospital with Tru-D SmartUVC Technology," by Amy Hughes, BSN, RN, CIC, will showcase Tru-D's proven capabilities Saturday, May 16 […]

Floyd Medical Center Deploys Germ-Killing Robot to Elevate Patient Safety

FMC is the first hospital in Northwest Georgia to purchase Tru-D SmartUVC ROME, Ga., April 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Floyd Medical Center recently bolstered its patient safety arsenal by deploying Tru-D SmartUVC, the only portable automated disinfection robot to accurately measure and deliver a pathogen-eliminating dose of UV light to terminally disinfect patient rooms, ICUs, surgery […]

Germ-Eliminating Robot Tru-D SmartUVC Deployed at Catholic Medical Center

Automated device slays superbugs with UV light to ensure safe hospital rooms MANCHESTER, N.H., March 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Catholic Medical Center has an impressive new weapon in the war against hospital-acquired infections.  It looks like something straight out of a Hollywood blockbuster, but the 5-foot tall robot is a 21st century solution to one of the […]

Sarasota Memorial Hospital Deploys Superbug-Slaying Robot to Protect Patients

Hospital one of first in Florida to add Tru-D SmartUVC to EVS team SARASOTA, Fla., March 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Sarasota Memorial Hospital is the among the first of many hospitals in the state of Florida to recently deploy Tru-D SmartUVC™, the pathogen-eliminating robot that uses powerful ultraviolet light to eliminate harmful bacteria, spores and viruses […]

Tru-D SmartUVC to Exhibit Most Effective UV Disinfection Robot at AORN Surgical Conference and Expo 2015

DENVER, March 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Tru-D SmartUVC will exhibit the cutting-edge UV disinfection robot at the Association for Perioperative Registered Nurses' Surgical Conference and Expo 2015 in Denver, Colorado, during Patient Safety Awareness Week March 7 through 11. AORN provides perioperative nurses with resources for safe clinical practice and professional development. Photo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150302/178997 Photo […]

The Results Are In! Tru-D SmartUVC vs. Pulsed Xenon UV

Disinfecting Robot Listed No. 1 on Top 10 Hospital C-Suite Watch List CLEVELAND, Jan. 28, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The importance of choosing the correct UVC technology is at the forefront of discussions among hospital leaders around the globe. With the announcement of the Top 10 Hospital C-Suite Watch List from ECRI Institute naming disinfecting robots as […]

Tru-D SmartUVC LLC Awarded a Three Year Agreement for Room Equipment Infection Prevention Products With Premier, Inc.

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Tru-D SmartUVC LLC announced the company has been awarded a group purchasing agreement with the Premier, Inc., for room equipment infection prevention products. The new agreement allows Premier members to take advantage of special pricing and terms pre-negotiated by Premier for the purchase of Tru-D SmartUVC's automated disinfection robot. […]

Three U.S. Hospitals Designated as Ebola Treatment Centers Protected by Ebola-Killing Robot TRU-D SmartUVC

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Out of the 35 hospitals designated as Ebola treatment centers by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday, three are currently utilizing the Ebola-killing robot TRU-D SmartUVC; a UV disinfection device used by hospitals to eliminate contagious germs and prevent hospital-acquired infections among both patients and […]

TRU-D SmartUVC to Showcase Superbug-Killing Robot at FIS 2014

TRU-D's technology continues to prove superior in comparative UK studies HARROGATE, England, Nov. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — TRU-D SmartUVC LLC and its UK partners, Rapid Disinfection Services Ltd., will feature their superbug-killing UVC automated disinfection robot, TRU-D SmartUVC, at FIS 2014 in Harrogate, England, this week from Nov. 23 to 26 at Stand 23. The conference, […]

Hospitals Across the US Pair Germ-Killing Robots with CDC Protocols to Protect Against Ebola Virus

TRU-D experts respond with unique Ebola-specific standard operating procedures. MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg, South Carolina, and many other hospitals around the country are preparing for the possibility of an Ebola case and rehearsing strict procedures for personal protective equipment. In addition, many of these same hospitals are integrating […]

Demand Surges as Hospitals Deploy TRU- SmartUVC for Ebola Preparedness

TRU-D SmartUVC urgently added to procedures with suspected Ebola cases. MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Following the tragic infections of two hospital staff and subsequent tracking of hundreds of people related to Ebola, hospitals around the country are requiring TRU-D SmartUVC, a portable automated UVC disinfection robot which accurately measures required dosage, be added […]

TRU-D SmartUVC to Showcase Ebola-Killing Robot at IDWeek 2014

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — TRU-D SmartUVC LLC will feature its Ebola-killing UVC automated disinfection robot at IDWeek 2014 in Philadelphia this week from October 8 to 12 at booth 826. A combined meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America, the HIV Medicine Association and the Pediatric […]

TRU-D SmartUVC Inventor Dr. Jeffrey L. Deal to Participate in Center for Global Health and Diplomacy Panel Discussing Ebola

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — On Sept. 23, Dr. Jeffrey L. Deal, inventor of TRU-D SmartUVC, an automated room decontamination device used to eliminate pathogens in health care settings, will participate as a panelist in a special session on "Mobilizing a United Corporate and Communications Response to Contain Ebola" as part of the Center […]

TRU-D SmartUVC to Address Environmental Hygiene and Prevention with UV Disinfection at AHE EXCHANGE Conference 2014

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — A team from TRU-D SmartUVC is scheduled to speak with health care professionals from around the country at the Association for the Healthcare Environment's EXCHANGE conference Sept. 22 through 24 at booth No. 413 in the conference's exhibit hall. TRU-D leadership will be available to offer expert perspective […]

TRU-D SmartUVC Disinfection Robots Continue to Aid in Ebola Crisis Mission in Liberia

Devices killing Ebola pathogens around the clock at two Liberia hospitals MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — After a 10-day mission in Monrovia, Republic of Liberia, with inventor Dr. Jeffrey L. Deal, two TRU-D SmartUVC devices continue to aid in the battle against the Ebola virus outbreak at JFK and ELWA hospitals. Deal, a Fellow […]

Germ-Killing Robots Deployed to the Republic of Liberia To Aid in Battle Against Ebola Virus

TRU-D SmartUVC inventor travels to Ebola hotspots with UV disinfection devices MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Two 5-foot-5 superbug-slaying machines were deployed from the United States yesterday en route to JFK Hospital and ELWA Hospital in Monrovia, Republic of Liberia, where they will aid in the fight against the deadly Ebola virus outbreak. Photo […]

TRU-D Tested in Most Comprehensive UV Disinfection Study to Date

Real-World Application of UV-C Disinfection Study Concludes DURHAM, N.C., Aug. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — This past week, a groundbreaking 28-month-long study funded by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention examining the real-world effectiveness of automated UV-C disinfection robot's impact on infection outcomes concluded the data collection phase of the research, with results expected to be published […]

TRU-D SmartUVC Eliminates Superbugs, Addresses Hospital Reimbursement and Reporting Requirements

UV disinfection device is game-changer for patients and hospital leaders alike MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Healthcare-associated infections like Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a bacterium that can cause life-threatening bloodstream infections, pneumonia and surgical site infections, are putting more than patient lives at risk every single day. They're also poised to take big bites out of […]

Employees, Equipment and the Environment: Top Infection Prevention Focuses in Hospitals

TRU-D SmartUVC adds sophisticated technology to traditional disinfection protocols MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — In any given hospital in the country at any given time, one in 25 patients has at least one hospital-acquired infection, according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention. What's more, many of these infections prove fatal. And as […]

Superbug-Slaying Robot TRU-D Arrives At Covenant and Sartori Medical Centers

TRU-D is a portable UV disinfection system with Sensor360 technology, which automatically calculates the pathogen-lethal UV dose required for disinfecting health care environments WATERLOO, Iowa, June 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-Iowa is the latest to deploy TRU-D SmartUVC, a 5-foot-5 germ-killing ultraviolet robot equipped with the only infection prevention data collection and reporting […]

TRU-D SmartUVC™ to Add Fresh Perspective to Infection Prevention Conversation at APIC's 41st Annual Conference June 7-9

Germ-eliminating robot boasts most innovative UV disinfection technology on the market. ANAHEIM, Calif., June 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — At the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology's 41st Annual Conference, leadership from TRU-D SmartUVC(TM) will be demonstrating the UV disinfection robot's one-of-a-kind technology and discussing the role the device's newest innovation, iTRU-D, is playing at […]

Innovations Enhance TRU-D SmartUVC Robot, Improving Time-Efficiency for Hospital Infection Prevention Efforts

From instant room analysis and dose calculation to real-time tracking and reporting, TRU-D's enhanced technology allows for focus on terminal disinfection MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The engineering and leadership teams behind TRU-D SmartUVC, a 5-foot-5 market-leading germ-killing ultraviolet robot, today announced additional enhancements to the device's innovative technology to bolster time-efficiency and […]

Palos Community Hospital Implements TRU-D SmartUVC™ UV Disinfection Robot to Improve Patient Safety and Prevent Infection

Superbug-slaying robot eliminates 99.9 percent of pathogens PALOS HEIGHTS, Ill., May 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Palos Community Hospital has added TRU-D SmartUVC™ to its patient safety and infection control arsenal and will be using the UV disinfection robot in patient rooms as well as surgical suites to eliminate harmful pathogens after traditional cleaning routines are carried […]

TRU-D SmartUVC™ to Showcase Infection Prevention Tracking Technology at AORN Surgical Conference and Expo 2014

iTRU-D proves to be valuable tool for thorough disinfection of operating suites CHICAGO, March 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — TRU-D SmartUVC™ will showcase its exclusive cloud-based infection prevention tracking technology, iTRU-D, at the Association for periOperative Registered Nurses Surgical Conference and Expo 2014 in Chicago, Ill., March 30 through April 1. Company leadership will demonstrate how TRU-D […]

O'Connor Hospital Acquires Superbug-Slaying Robot TRU-D to Provide Extra Level of Care Towards Improved Patient Safety

Hospital is first in the Bay Area to deploy UV germ-killing disinfection technology SAN JOSE, Calif., March 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — O'Connor Hospital is the first hospital in the Bay Area to deploy TRU-D SmartUVC™, a pathogen-eliminating robot that uses powerful ultraviolet light to kill harmful viruses, bacteria and fungi that are responsible for health care-associated […]

Top Tips for Choosing the Ideal UV Disinfection Device

Health care executives should consider these important questions to make an informed decision MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — As the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology kicks off a new awareness campaign about health care-associated infections next week during International Infection Prevention Week, it's sure to rouse interest in the demand […]

Covenant Health Deploys Powerful Superbug-Slaying Robot for Room Disinfection

Region's largest health system adds TRU-D SmartUVC(TM) to patient safety arsenal LUBBOCK, Texas, Oct. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Covenant Health has added TRU-D SmartUVC(TM), a 5-foot-5 germ-killing UV disinfection robot made by Lumalier, to its arsenal of preventive practices aimed at protecting patients from serious health care-associated infections. According to a recent study by JAMA Internal Medicine, […]

New Data from CDC Study Presented at IDWeek 2013 Confirms TRU-D SmartUVC's Accuracy in Calculating Pathogen-Lethal UV Dose

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — At IDWeek 2013(TM), new research from an ongoing $2 million study funded by the Centers for Disease Control's Epicenter Program at Duke University and the University of North Carolina will be presented in the poster abstract session Role of the Healthcare Environment in HAIs on Oct. 5. During […]

Creative Force Behind Advanced Healthcare-Disinfection Robot, TRU-D SmartUVC, to Address Importance of UV Disinfection at AHE Conference

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Leadership from Lumalier, makers of TRU-D SmartUVC(TM), will discuss with hospital leaders from around the country the benefits of adding the company's 5-foot-five germ-killing robot to environmental services routines during the Association for Healthcare Environment's Exchange 2013 Healthcare Marketplace on Tuesday, Sept. 17 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. The […]

Advanced Germ-Eliminating Technology Improves Patient Safety at The Medical Center of Central Georgia

UV disinfection robot slays superbugs, resulting in a significant decrease of hospital infections since its deployment in 2010 MACON, Ga., July 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Infection control experts at The Medical Center of Central Georgia report the use of cutting-edge UV technology has been key in maintaining pathogen-free environments and improving overall patient safety. MCCG has […]

Groundbreaking UK Study Confirms Significant Reduction in Hospital Superbug Pathogens with TRU-D SmartUVC Disinfection Robot

NOTTINGHAM, England, July 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — A recent study titled "First UK evaluation of an automated ultraviolet-C room decontamination device (TRU-D™)" confirms the effectiveness of TRU-D SmartUVC™ in eliminating common superbugs in health care environments. The study was conducted by the Department of Clinical Microbiology and Infection Prevention and the Control Department at Nottingham University […]

New UV-C-Reflective Wall Coating Dramatically Reduces Disinfection Times for TRU-D Device

TRU-D's Sensor360 technology automatically reduced cycle times by 80 percent CHAPEL HILL, N.C., May 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — A recent study published in Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology (William A. Rutala, Ph.D., MPH, et al., 2013) confirms the ability of a new UV-C-reflective wall coating to dramatically reduce the time necessary to decontaminate a room […]

New CDC Study Confirms Effectiveness of UV-C Disinfection in Reducing Harmful Pathogens for Hospitals

DURHAM, N.C., April 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — A recent study funded by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Epicenters Program and published in Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology (Deverick H. Anderson, M.D., MPH et al., 2013) supports and expands on previously published studies confirming the effectiveness of an automated UV-C-emitting device to combat the pathogens […]

Vancouver General Hospital First in Canada to Use Tru-D SmartUVC Superbug-Killing Robot

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — She's just 5'5" and quiet, but don't let her demure looks fool you — she's a ruthless killer who moves at the speed of light. Meet Tru-D, the newest member of Vancouver General Hospital's (VGH) Housekeeping and Infection Control teams. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130206/PH54927 ) Tru-D SmartUVC, or "Trudi" as […]

'The Doctors' Examine the Futuristic TRU-D SmartUVC Disinfection Robot, an Innovative Solution to Combat Hospital Infections

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Jan. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — THE DOCTORS, an Emmy Award winning, nationally syndicated talk show, discussed hospital cleanliness and a unique disinfection solution, TRU-D SmartUVC™ offered by Philips Healthcare. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130118/PH44562) Viewers who tuned into the January 14 nationally televised TV show were introduced to the reality and the dangers of contaminated surfaces in […]

'The Doctors' to Feature the Tru-D SmartUVC Hospital Disinfection Robot on January 14

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Jan. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — THE DOCTORS, an Emmy Award winning, nationally syndicated talk show covering the latest and hottest medical trends invited the Tru-D corporate team to the CBS studios in Hollywood for a featured on-air appearance.  The show will air nationally on January 14th. The Doctors series is co-hosted by a 'dream […]