Cleaning and disinfection of all shared medical equipment prior to patient use are considered essential infection control practices. Failure to appropriately clean and disinfect such equipment contributes to the burden of preventable HAIs and has also been associated with outbreaks and transmission of antibiotic-resistant organisms (AROs). Wheelchairs are complex equipment that come into close contact with individuals at increased risk of transmitting and acquiring antibiotic-resistant organisms and health care-associated infection.

STOP THE ROLLING EPIDEMIC OF HAIs:

Using UV-C in the fight
against infection. One of the biggest culprits in the spread
of hospital-acquired infections may be the wheelchair.

Wheelchairs “get sick” this way. An infected patient needs to go to radiology, but the transporter assigned to take her is not told that she has an infection and superbugs hop onto the wheelchair for the ride. But, since the transporter was not aware the patient was infected, he doesn’t perform the special “clean” required to rid the wheelchair of the germs. Now the chair becomes a rolling epidemic, since it will be handed off to the next transporter for another patient trip, and another, and another and on and on.

How often does this happen? Hospitals don’t keep statistics about “inadvertent” exposures, but the anecdotal evidence is startling.

Does the sanitizer clean equipment also?
No, the only thing we do is sanitize.

Does the unit use chemicals?
No, just UVC lights.

Can I monitor the unit from my office?
Yes, as long as your IP address is loaded into the unit.

Does it have a USB port, so I can download to a jump drive?
Yes, you can.

Can anyone download this information?
No, only the administrator with their code can do that.

How long does it store information?

The PLC hold up to 1000 cycles.
Then it drops the oldest ones off and replaces it with the latest use.

How do we know when the bulb life is depleting?

Bulb life lasts around 15,000 hrs.
We/You can keep a running count on time via PLC

What happens if the door is open too soon?

The unit shuts down.
You need to start at the beginning

If you need to have a special disposal system in place?
No, our lamps have very little mercury in them, so you can dispose of them with the rest of your fluorescent bulbs.

If we have a problem with the unit, can we call SaniQuip?
Yes, but it might be better to call your local rep first in order to get back and running quicker.

Do we have leasing capabilities?
Yes, we are currently with a company called MedOne.

How long has UVC Sanitizing been around?
Close to a century.

Is UV-C better than UV-A and UV-B at getting rid of bacteria and germs?
Yes, UV-A and UV-B do very little, if anything, against fighting germs/bacteria.

Is this unit mobile?
Yes, it comes equipped with removable casters. Once in place, remove the casters.

What is the unit made of?

Outside is polish stainless steel.
Inside is modular aluminum plate.

Do we need to set the parameters on the machine?
No, We have all our machines preset to reduce all pathogens by 99.999%.

Can we help you reduce your exposure to HAI?
Yes!!! By adding our equipment into your procedure, we can give you consistent sanitizing every time.

What can we sanitize in the unit?
What ever fits inside.

Will it sanitize the inside of a closed container?
No, in order for UVC to work correctly, all surfaces need exposed.

Does our system hurt the environment?
No, no chemicals are used.

How much does it cost to use this unit?
To break it out, it will cost you .03¢ per use.

What is the overall size/capacity?
38" wide
44" high
54" long