“We already have a strong infection prevention program. The Xenex
technology allows us to be even more proactive in protecting the health
of our patients and staff”
St. Anthony is the only hospital in Oklahoma to have the Xenex room
disinfection device.
More than 100 hospitals nationwide are using the system with the purpose
of reducing rates of infection and saving costs. And it’s safe. Because
the light is extremely intense, the machine operates on its own once
it’s set up in a room. For enhanced safety, a sign placed outside the
door warns people not to enter, and a motion sensor automatically shuts
off the machine if someone should enter.
"This technology is used in high risk areas in conjunction with the
extensive cleaning services already provided by our environmental
services team," said John Lupin, director, environmental services, St.
Anthony Hospital. “The most critical step to ensure infection control
begins with a clean environment. The system was implemented on May 1,
2013, and since that time we have used Xenex to disinfect 100 of our
patient rooms.”
After cleaning, housekeepers position the Xenex device on both sides of
the bed and in the restroom to disinfect 99.99 percent of dangerous
contaminants. Each treatment takes about five minutes, or 15 minutes per
room.
"We already have a strong infection prevention program. The Xenex
technology allows us to be even more proactive in protecting the health
of our patients and staff," said Dr. James Kirk, infectious disease
specialist.
Source: BusinessWire
