Focus: Environmental Services

R.I. hospital using disinfecting units to fight coronavirus

The units use disinfecting solution effective against COVID-19


The Newport Hospital in Newport, R.I., has acquired two electrostatic sprayer disinfecting units support its sanitization processes, according to an article on the NewportRI website.

The two systems have sprayers that apply disinfectant to the front, back and sides of surfaces. The units use disinfecting solution effective against COVID-19.

The hospital will use these electrostatic sprayer units to rapidly disinfect surfaces in waiting rooms, patient rooms, the operating room and the Emergency Department.

The hospital has implemented a broad range of measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus on site, including visitation restrictions, screening of patients and coronavirus testing.

Read the article



June 26, 2020


Topic Area: Infection Control


Recent Posts

The Role of Lighting in Patient Well-Being and Recovery

Lighting manufacturers discuss how certain types of lighting impacts a patient’s mood and health.


Third-Party Vendors May Pose Healthcare Cybersecurity Risks

CMS and WPS alerted individuals about a potential data breach from the third-party software MOVEit.


Palomar Health Breaks Ground on Behavioral Health Institute

The two-story facility will have 120 beds and provide 84,700 square feet of indoor and outdoor recovery space.


UNC Health Rex Files Plans for New Wake Forest Hospital

The plans will have to be approved by North Carolina’s CON office.


6 Steps to Reshaping Hybrid Healthcare Workplaces

A more enjoyable workplace can be a powerful tool for helping an organization thrive.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

 
 
 
 

Healthcare Facilities Today membership includes free email newsletters from our facility-industry brands.

Facebook   Twitter   LinkedIn   Posts

Copyright © 2023 TradePress. All rights reserved.