GRAPEVINE, Texas, Sept. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Clorox
Healthcare, in partnership with Ultraviolet Devices, Inc. (UVDI), a
leader in ultraviolet (UV) technology, announced the introduction
of the Clorox Healthcare™ Optimum-UV Enlight™ System at the
Association for the Healthcare Environment (AHE) EXCHANGE 2015
annual conference. The Optimum-UV Enlight™ System kills a total of
31 pathogens and combines powerful UV technology with advanced data
collection and reporting capabilities, clinically proven efficacy
and affordability to enable facility-wide adoption.
"We know that environmental services and infection control
professionals are looking for more efficient and easy-to-use ways
to implement UV devices and track infection rates across their
facilities, which can be a time-intensive process," said Dr.
Katherine Velez, scientist, Clorox
Healthcare. "The Optimum-UV Enlight™ System's smart data
capabilities help do the heavy lifting to improve infection control
processes and minimize workflow challenges so that UV can be
seamlessly integrated into larger environmental infection control
practices."
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's
healthcare-associated infection (HAI) prevalence survey found that
on any given day, about one in 25 hospital patients has at least
one HAI.(1) As HAIs and antibiotic-resistant organisms continue to
plague U.S. healthcare facilities, it is important to implement a
comprehensive infection control plan that bundles manual surface
disinfection with highly effective, tested and trusted UV
technology. The Optimum-UV Enlight™ System kills 31 pathogens in
five minutes at a distance of eight feet and also keeps accurate
reports of infection rates and outbreaks to enhance patient safety
efforts.
Increasingly, healthcare facilities are required to accurately
report their infection rates to receive Medicare and Medicaid
reimbursements. To help facilities comply with stringent reporting
requirements, the new Optimum-UV Enlight™ System tracks where, when
and how the system is working, providing the smart data collection,
efficacy and assurance that facilities can trust.
The Clorox Healthcare™ Optimum-UV Enlight™ System's advanced
features include:
- Proven Efficacy: The Optimum-UV Enlight™ System
kills 31 total pathogens in five minutes at a distance of eight
feet, including a 4-log reduction of Clostridium difficile
(C. difficile) spores and a greater than 5-log reduction of
more than 20 pathogens such as methicillin-
resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA),
vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE) and
carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE).(2)
- Smart Data Reporting: The system tracks device usage
across rooms, locations, and operators, and provides automated
reporting that is accessible in real time. The system also provides
diagnostic data with automated alerts to inform users about
maintenance needs and helps to identify areas for targeted staff
training.
- Enhanced User Interface: The enhanced interface features
more data storage and a large, easy-to-use color touchscreen that
enables users to manage rooms, locations and operators for
reporting analytics.
- Mobile Device App: New iOS and Android apps allow users
to remotely check on UV cycle status as well as start or stop the
device. The app uses Bluetooth technology to automatically transfer
usage data to the app, which is uploaded via a cellular/Wi-Fi
connection for cloud-based reporting.
- Cycle Completion Assurance Tools: Transporting and
storing the Optimum-UV Enlight™ System is easier with the hard
shell case accessory which protects the bulbs and detaches into
halves that can be used as free-standing door warning signs. Other
tools include the Dose Verify™ cards which ensure that the
appropriate UV-C dose has been received on a target surface.
Comprehensive Approach to Treating Environmental
Surfaces
Only 50 percent of typical hospital environmental
surfaces are effectively disinfected,(3) which is why a
comprehensive approach to treating surfaces to stop the
transmission of dangerous pathogens is so important. The Optimum-UV
Enlight™ System is designed to supplement manual disinfection
efforts with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered
disinfectants such as:
- Clorox Healthcare® Bleach Germicidal
Products: Kill a wide variety of bacteria and viruses,
including MRSA and Norovirus, in 30 seconds to one minute, and
C. difficile spores in as fast as three minutes.
- Clorox Healthcare® Hydrogen Peroxide
Products: Hard- and soft-surface solutions, proven to
kill 42 microorganisms, including 13 antibiotic-resistant
organisms, in as little as 30 seconds.
Combining manual surface disinfection with UV technology ensures
thorough coverage, especially on areas that may be missed during
manual cleaning. However, a comprehensive approach also hinges upon
having a well-trained and educated environmental services staff to
implement best practices.
Clorox Healthcare is a long-standing supporter of AHE.
Attendees at this year's EXCHANGE conference can visit the Clorox
Healthcare booth (#101) to view and learn more about the Optimum-UV
Enlight™ System and other Clorox Healthcare products.
About Clorox Healthcare
Building on a century-long legacy in cleaning and disinfecting,
Clorox Healthcare offers a wide range of products to help stop
the spread of infection in healthcare facilities. From
comprehensive surface disinfection, including advanced ultraviolet
technology, to skin antisepsis, we are committed to providing
efficacious solutions to the healthcare community. For more
information, visit www.CloroxHealthcare.com.
NYSE: CLX
CLX-B
(1) Magill SS, Edwards JR, Bamberg W, et
al. Multistate Point-Prevalence Survey of Health
Care–Associated Infections. New England Journal of
Medicine 2014;370:1198-208.
(2) Based on third-party laboratory micro-efficacy data. Based on
third-party testing results of Optimum-UV™ System against C.
difficile spores and MRSA; 99.992% reduction of C.
difficile spores in 5 minutes at 8 feet; >99.999% reduction
of MRSA in 2 minutes at 8 feet.
(3) Bhalla A, Pultz NJ, Gries DM, et al. "Acquisition of Nosocomial
Pathogens on Hands After Contact With Environmental Surfaces Near
Hospitalized Patients." Infection Control Hospital
Epidemiology. 2004 Feb;25(2):164–7.
Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150410/197737LOGO
Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150918/268146
To view the original version on PR Newswire,
visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/clorox-healthcare-announces-new-optimum-uv-enlight-system-with-advanced-reporting-features-and-powerful-performance-against-infections-300145830.html
SOURCE Clorox Healthcare