The addition of UV-C to regular cleaning programs led to a 30% to 40% reduction in infections caused by known pathogens such as MRSA, VRE, and the Norovirus.
Ultraviolet (UV) light is a special type of radiation that is a part of the electromagnetic radiation spectrum. UV light is divided into three regions:
UV-A
UV-B
UV-C
Each of the three regions has a different degree of penetration and effect of matter. UV-C has potent germicidal properties, which makes it useful for disinfection.
Manual surface disinfection is complicated, time-consuming, error-prone, non-repeatable, and impossible to control. Chemical disinfection products are harmful to staff & the environment and pose a risk of biocide resistance.
UV light produces electromagnetic energy that destroys infectious organisms by inducing cell death and inhibiting their ability to replicate. UV light triggers a photo-chemical reaction in the DNA/RNA of microbes which results in the formation of abnormal bonds called pyrimidine dimers.
These bonds distort the normal structure and function of DNA/RNA. The disruption of the cellular DNA/RNA culminates in the sequence of cellular events that cause the death of microbes.
Regarding the disinfection process:
Adequate distribution of the active substance
Correct contact time of the disinfectant for effective action
Replicability of the process
Compliance with protocols and policies
Insufficient time to do the job properly
Contamination of cleaning agents
Monitoring effectiveness
Faster
SAM disinfects a room within 15 minutes. The dry method leaves no residue and the room is immediately available after disinfection.
Safer
SAM disinfection is chemical free, protect your staff and environment from harmful chemicals. SAM Lowers the risk of biocide resistance.
Auditable
SAM gives inside in the disinfection process. Always know where and when a room has been disinfected.
Free Report
by Interagency Coordination Group on Antimicrobial Resistance. 2019
Drug-resistant diseases already cause at least 700,000 deaths globally a year. A figure that could increase to 10 million deaths globally per year by 2050 under the most alarming scenario if no action is taken.
Manual surface disinfection is complicated, time-consuming, error-prone, non-repeatable, and impossible to control. Chemical disinfection products are harmful to staff & the environment and pose a risk of biocide resistance.
Regarding the disinfectant
Ineffectiveness of some disinfectants against certain pathogens (e.g., C. diff. spores and Norovirus)
Toxicity to staff and the environment
Damage to hospital materials and equipment
Potential biocide/antibiotic resistance
Regarding the disinfection process:
Adequate distribution of the active substance
Correct contact time of the disinfectant for effective action
Replicability of the process
Compliance with protocols and policies
Insufficient time to do the job properly
Contamination of cleaning agents
Monitoring effectiveness
