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Surfacide^® Brings Their Cutting-Edge UV-C Disinfection Technology to South Georgia Medical Center’s Berrien Campus

Posted on March 6, 2023 (August 23, 2023) by Becca Gilloway

SGMC Berrien Campus Implements Surfacide’s Innovative UV-C Robots as Part of Their Cleaning Protocols for Enhanced Patient Care (Waukesha, WI) – February 28, 2023 – Surfacide, an industry leader in UV-C low-level disinfection technology, is proud to announce its partnership with South Georgia Medical Center’s SGMC Berrien Campus. The medical center has adopted Surfacide’s innovative […]

Surfacide^® Announces Expansion Of UV-C Disinfection Technology

Posted on February 16, 2023 (August 23, 2023) by Becca Gilloway

(Waukesha, WI) – February 16, 2023 – Surfacide, the industry leader in UV-C disinfection technology, today announced that it is expanding the use of Surfacide’s best-in-class Helios® low-level UV-C Disinfection System across all 10 hospitals in the MedStar Health system located in the Mid-Atlantic. With a renewed focus on disinfection within the operating room, the […]

Meliá Orlando Celebration Launches Partnership with Surfacide^®, The Global Leader in UV Light Technology

Posted on December 1, 2022 (October 16, 2023) by Becca Gilloway

The hotel is now the first in the United States to offer Surfacide’s state-of-the-art UV disinfection robots Orlando, FL. (November, 2021) – Meliá Orlando Celebration, a sought-after destination hotel for families in the greater Orlando area, has officially launched a partnership with Surfacide, the global leader in UV technology. All 289 guest rooms and indoor […]

Safely Choosing and Using UV-C

Posted on October 27, 2022 (August 23, 2023) by Becca Gilloway

Q&A with Quinn Leach, Surfacide Director of Quality and Compliance As we continue on our journey to expose the myths around UV-C, it was important to dedicate a post discussing the safety requirements around the use of ultraviolet radiation. To correctly use and operate UV-C devices, it requires being properly educated, knowing the necessary precautions […]

Check The Facts #4: The Power of Three

Posted on August 18, 2022 (August 23, 2023) by Becca Gilloway

Science doesn’t lie, UV light is a direct line-of-sight technology, that is why this week we are taking a deeper dive into the physics behind using three UV-C devices compared to just one. There are 5 key elements you should ALWAYS consider when purchasing and evaluating UV-C technology: Distance, Dosage, Shadows, Time and Labor. Let’s […]

Not All UV-C Is Created Equal

Posted on August 8, 2022 (August 23, 2023) by Becca Gilloway

When used effectively, UV-C has been proven over the years to be an extremely efficacious adjunct disinfection technology to manual cleaning efforts in combatting viruses and bacteria in healthcare and hospital environments. During the pandemic, UV-C gained popularity in healthcare as well as other industries and spaces including hotels, restaurants, schools, offices, sports facilities, fitness […]

Use of Mercury Lamps Myth Debunked

Posted on August 4, 2022 (August 23, 2023) by Becca Gilloway

As part of our CheckTheFacts campaign, we want to expose another untruth out there. Mercury levels in UV-C lamps are often discussed in the UV space. Xenex and other UV companies discuss the dangers of high levels of mercury present in UV-C bulbs, but let’s unpack this claim and talk about the facts… Mercury Lamps […]

Surfacide^® Receives Straight A’s From Its Customers in a New Report From KLAS Research

Posted on August 3, 2022 (August 23, 2023) by Becca Gilloway

Healthcare Facilities Praise Surfacide Robotic UV-C Technology For Improved Disinfection Outcomes and Customer Satisfaction (Waukesha, WI) – August 3, 2022 – In a newly released report from KLAS Research, a leading and trusted healthcare research firm, Surfacide UV Technology has received all “A” ratings for its Helios® UV-C System. The report’s performance insights include product […]

Training Tip: The Importance of Room Prep Before UV-C Disinfection Cycles

Posted on May 3, 2022 (August 23, 2023) by Becca Gilloway

At Surfacide, our implementation team is here to provide customers with best practices and professional training sessions. We maximize these efforts by introducing Surfacide Training Tips to our blog – Here you will find educational and need-to-know content that will improve how you utilize Surfacide technology in your facility. Training Tip #1: The Importance of […]

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