News and Notes

Sterigenics International has announced expansion at its Fort Worth, Texas location, with the addition of a new gamma cell that will increase capacity by 30 percent. Expan-sion will be complete by Q2 2017. “We have committed more than $80 million in capital...

Censis Technologies announced recently that Univer-sal Health Services Inc. has selected Censis as sole source provider for surgical instrument and asset management software throughout the entire UHS system. The multiyear contract allows all facilities associated with...

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...