A novel approach for safe and automated implementation of far ultraviolet-C light decontamination in clinical areas.

Samir MemicJennifer L CadnumAndrew O OsborneWilliam A RutalaCurtis J Donskey

Published in: Antimicrobial stewardship & healthcare epidemiology : ASHE (2024)

A novel wall-mounted far ultraviolet-C (UV-C) light technology providing automated delivery of far UV-C only when people are not present reduced methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a patient room and equipment room. The safety feature that discontinues far UV-C output when people are detected was effective in preventing far UV-C exposure.

Keyphrases

methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus
machine learning
deep learning
high throughput
staphylococcus aureus
aqueous solution
primary care
healthcare
case report
single cell
light emitting