The concern over infectious diseases in healthcare settings is growing. Greatstone International has several solutions for UV disinfection to bring the power of UV to where it is needed most.
MRSA Meets Its Match
MRSA is No Match for UVDI’s Ultraviolet Mobile Room Sanitizer
Valencia, CA, October 27th, 2009
Recently, health concerns associated with Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureas (MRSA) have caught the attention of government agencies, healthcare providers and the general public. MRSA is a type of bacteria that is resistant to a number of commonly used antibiotics. Historically, most cases of MRSA had been hospital acquired, but community acquired MRSA infections have become much more common in the last few years.
C. diff Infection Rates are increasing at Alarming Rates
In a number of hospitals across the country C. diff infections are surpassing Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureas (MRSA).
Valencia, CA, May 10th, 2010
Clostridium difficile (C. diff) is a bacterium that causes diarrhea, colitis and other serious intestinal problems. According to an article from WebMD Health News “A virulent new strain of the gut bug C. diff is sweeping the U.S. Among those who fall ill, the fatality rate has doubled to 2.2%. A new study shows that diagnosed adult cases of C. diff more than doubled in five years: from 134,361 cases in 2000 to 291,303 cases in 2005.”
