Monday, January 5, 2015

Another Disinfecting Alternative

Taken from cmmonline.

As hospitals increasingly use electronic devices, such as smartphones and tablets, at the bedside, researchers are looking for alternatives to traditional disinfecting techniques, according to Becker’s Infection Control and Clinical Quality.
One method that shows promise is ultraviolet light, according to a study published in the American Journal of Infection Control.
 In the study, researchers found that using a UV-C-emitting portable device can significantly reduce bacteria, such as C. diff and E. coli, on electronic devices.

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