Among the key findings in the article, researchers concluded that, “improved terminal cleaning of rooms leads to a decreased rate of individual patient colonization and infection,” and likewise, “improved terminal cleaning of rooms leads to a decreased facility-wide rate of colonization and infection.” Meaning, healthcare environments have a direct impact on patient care and outcomes. The study continues to report that of the six hierarchies of research methods, randomized, clinical trials that remove any and all confounding factors have the greatest bearing on determining effectiveness of UV devices. In the UV disinfection space, Tru-D is the only device validated by a randomized, clinical trial.
Tru-D was the only UV device of its kind chosen for the first-ever, randomized, clinical trial on UV disinfection due to its patented Sensor360 technology that removes any chance of human error in the disinfection process. The Benefits of Enhanced Terminal Room Disinfection study, which was funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and presented in abstract form at IDWeek 2015, proved that enhanced terminal room cleaning strategies decreased the cumulative incidence of multi-drug-resistant organisms by up to 30%, and the largest decreases were seen when Tru-D was added to the standard protocols. Final results are undergoing peer-review and expected to be published in the near future.
Tru-D is an automated, remotely-operated UV disinfection system that self-adjusts to the size and content dynamics of any room to deliver a continuous, lethal dose of UVC light energy necessary for complete, total room disinfection. It works by generating and measuring UVC light to deliver a consistent dosage, which is proven to modify the DNA structure of infectious bacteria and spores such as C. diff, MRSA and VRE, and eliminate the risk of transmitting infections through contaminated surfaces. As energy is reflected around the room, shadowed areas are reached and pathogens are eradicated ensuring a thorough disinfection outcome, every time.