In a recent press release, Marshall County Hospital added a new member to its environmental services (ES) team to proactively reduce the risk of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs).
The new addition, Tru-D SmartUVC, short for “total room ultraviolet disinfection,” is a UV disinfection robot that uses UVC light energy to kill deadly pathogens such as C. diff, MRSA, MERS, Ebola and more.
Marshall County Hospital is a Joint Commission (JC) accredited facility with a 24-hour physician-staffed emergency department. The hospital provides a variety of inpatient and outpatient services including home health, digital mammography, CT, lab, physical, speech and occupational therapy, surgery and orthopedics. Since 1964, Marshall County Hospital has been dedicated to the improvement of its facility, services and programs to meet the needs of the community while maintaining a standard of excellence in a friendly atmosphere. Adding Tru-D to its robust infection prevention program demonstrates the facility’s commitment to a safe and germ-free environment for its patients and staff.
“Marshall County Hospital is excited to deploy Tru-D as an added layer of protection against germs and pathogens that can linger in patient and operating rooms after traditional cleaning is performed,” said Marica White, Public Relations Director for Marshall County Hospital. “Tru-D will complement our existing infection prevention program to ensure our hospital is as safe and germ-free as possible for each and every patient who walks through our doors.”