There is an unseen, but very real threat to the health of EMS first responders and the patients that they serve. The threat comes from the worldwide spread of infectious microbes, such as MRSA, Hepatitis C, Clostridium difficile, and Tuberculosis (TB).
Keeping the patient compartment of an ambulance free from these superbugs and a multitude of other infectious pathogens is an escalating challenge for fire and EMS departments. The current methodology for cleaning and decontaminating surfaces involves manually cleaning those surfaces with EPA-approved disinfectant solutions which only kills about 50 percent of the germs living in an ambulance.
Ultra Violet Technologies manufactures a portable decontamination device, that uses ultraviolet technology for decontamination of hard surfaces such as those found in an ambulance. It is also useful for decontaminating fire station dormitories, fire equipment and turnout gear that have potentially been exposed to infectious microbes.
Benefits
- There are no dangerous odors or residues from harsh cleaning agents to affect staff or patients and decontaminated spaces can immediately be reoccupied
- No potentially harmful chemicals that require special use and protective equipment
- Less downtime for ambulances
- Dramatically reduce bio-contaminants such as viruses and bacteria which may adversely affect those who have a developing or compromised immune system
- Destroy thousands of airborne contaminants including mold, viruses, bacteria, allergens, germs, chemicals and VOCs
- Kills 99.99% of viruses and pathogens
- No toxic waste
- Reduce cost and save time
- A “Green” Technology