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 robot in August and has been using the technology daily to disinfect patient areas before surgery at the hospital, as well as in the hospital's isolation rooms, as a part of the terminal cleaning process. Community members rallied together at a recent fundraising event, sponsored by the Lima Memorial Foundation, to fund a second disinfecting robot.
"We are committed to patient safety. This innovative technology adds another layer of protection against infection. We are thankful to our community members who share our vision of advancing healthcare in our region and came together to support the purchase of the Tru-D," said Mike Swick, president and CEO of Lima Memorial Health System.
The health care leaders at LMHS aren't the only ones to recognize Tru-D's effectiveness as of late. In October, research leaders in UVC disinfection released the results of the first randomized clinical trial on UVC disinfection, in which Tru-D SmartUVC was the only device used. Overall, results of the landmark Benefits of Enhanced Terminal Room Disinfection study, which was funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, showed that enhanced terminal room disinfection strategies decreased the cumulative incidence of multidrug-resistant organisms by 10 to 30 percent, and the largest decreases were seen when Tru-D was added to the standard cleaning strategy, (Daniel J. Sexton, MD, et al., 2015). It also showed that the process of incorporating Tru-D into hospital disinfection protocols for highest risk rooms was seamless, and adding a cycle of UVC dosing only added up to 10 minutes to the total room turnover.
"Lima Memorial's proactive approach to infection prevention using evidence-based technology like Tru-D is what sets the hospital apart as a leader in this area," said Chuck Dunn, president and CEO of Tru-D SmartUVC. "This is a textbook example of how a hospital can maximize the potential of Tru-D's measured germicidal UVC light to streamline and maximize infection prevention outcomes."
About Tru-D SmartUVC
Tru-D SmartUVC is the only UV disinfection device backed by a CDC-funded randomized clinical trial to show that it is capable of reducing the transmission of health care-associated infections by up to 30 percent. Hundreds of Tru-Ds have been deployed to disinfect hospitals across the globe, fighting deadly pathogens such as MRSA, CRE, C. diff, VRE, MERS, Ebola and many more. An effective and innovative technology backed by sound science, Tru-D SmartUVC is on a mission to eradicate HAIs making hospitals a safer place for patients and staff. For information and links to independent studies on Tru-D, visit www.Tru-D.com.
About Lima Memorial Health System
Lima Memorial Health System is a not-for-profit health care organization servicing a 10-county area of west central Ohio. An affiliate of ProMedica Health System, the system includes more than 1,500 employees and 25 facilities. Founded in 1899 as Lima City Hospital, LMHS offers heart and vascular, cancer, women's health, children's and home health services, in addition to an extended network of primary care, pediatric and specialist physicians in the Lima Memorial Physician Group. LMHS expands its community of care by supporting health education and other community-minded initiatives throughout the region.
About PotashCorp
As the world's largest crop nutrient company, PotashCorp plays an integral role in global food production. The company produces the three essential nutrients required to help farmers grow healthier, more abundant crops. With global population rising and diets improving in developing countries, crop nutrients such as potash, phosphates and nitrogen offer a responsible and practical solution to help produce the food we need, from the land we have.
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