News and Notes

Implementing emerging technologies such as ultraviolet-C (UV-C) light emitting devices can help facilities in the fight against hospital-acquired infections (HAIs).1 Despite upfront capital costs, UV-C devices may be cost effective when compared to the direct and...

The Joint Commission has developed two new resources to help health care providers in their efforts to reduce patient readmissions and improve the discharge process. The resources are a new Speak Up campaign for providers and organizations to educate patients,...

Key Surgical Inc. offers an online education program designed for technicians and personnel who work in the field of sterile processing. The program, available at www.keysurgical.com, is comprised of virtual learning labs that focus on topics such as surgical...

Sealed Air’s Diversey Care division has introduced the new TASKISUM Disposable Mopping System, an alternative to microfiber mops that require an effective laundering process. The mops are ideal for health care environments where speed and efficiency are critical, and...

Getinge Group’s business area Infection Control has acquired Stericool, a Turkish company specializing in low-temperature sterilization, and also signed an exclusive global distribution agreement with Canadian company TSO3 Inc., an innovator in sterilization...

CPAC Equipment is introducing the COX Rapid Heat Model 6000 as a cost-effective alternative to “Immediate-Use” steam sterilization. Leading the industry in High-Velocity Hot Air (HVHA) sterilization with FDA cleared 6- and 12-minute cycles, the COX RapidHeat table-top...