Ceiling-mounted far-UVC fixtures reduce the surface bioburden in occupied clinical areas
Emilie Hage Mogensen, Jacob Thyrsted Jensen, Søren Helbo Skaarup, Andreas Fløe Hvass, Cecilie Lynggaard Jeppesen, Maja Holst Rasmussen, Birgit Thorup Røge, Sara Moeslund Joensen, Stine Yde Nielsen, Elisabeth Bendstrup, Pernille Hauschildt, Anne Friesgaard Christensen
TL;DR
Ceiling-mounted far-UVC fixtures can reduce surface contamination in clinics while being safe for people nearby.
Contribution
The study shows real-world effectiveness of far-UVC in reducing bioburden in occupied clinical areas.
Findings
Far-UVC fixtures reduced surface bioburden in clinical areas.
The reduction occurred despite frequent contamination from routine use.
Far-UVC is safe for continuous use in occupied spaces.
Abstract
Contaminated surfaces in clinics pose a pathogen transmission risk. Far ultraviolet-C light (UVC), with a favorable safety profile for human exposure, has the potential for continuous pathogen inactivation in occupied clinical areas. This study demonstrated real-world bioburden reduction on surfaces, despite frequent contamination from routine use by staff and patients in clinics.
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TopicsInfection Control in Healthcare · Infection Control and Ventilation · Dental Research and COVID-19