DOTmed New: What role do you see systems like this playing in the future of infection control?

SG: I think we will see an increased use of UVC light systems, particularly when paired with terminal cleaning. Many health care facilities are required by law to publicly post their infection rates and patients and the general public is paying attention to this public information.


A recent survey found that 75 percent of Americans say it's more important to choose a hospital based on lower infection rates rather than on convenience. Ninety-seven percent said they selected hospitals with a higher safety score over less expensive hospitals with lower safety scores.

UVC light technology will no doubt evolve as needs change, its applications increase and users find innovative ways to apply it. The 99.9 percent disinfection rate achieved by UVC technology makes it an affordable, effective and immediately useful advanced infection control tool. With such versatility, UVC light technology will likely become more and more a part of the modern day healthcare facility’s infection prevention practices.

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