3/23/2010

Inov8 gaining great success in UK hospitals

The AD unit emits a constant low level stream of hydroxyl radicals that are harmless to humans but which attack bacteria and viruses

One of the largest hospitals in UK Midlands has chosen air disinfection technology from Milton Keynes based company Inov8 to combat the threat of Norovirus, which is currently affecting hospitals across the country. New Cross Hospital, which has 700 patient beds and treats more than 150,000 people annually, has just experienced its worst outbreak of Norovirus in eight years, with 466 patients and 237 staff affected.

Matt Reid from the hospital’s Infection Prevention Team explained: “The AD Unit is being used alongside other infection prevention techniques in an attempt to reduce the risk of future Norovirus outbreaks at the hospital. The AD unit came to our attention when it became a winner in the NHS Smart Solutions for HCAI Programme 2009.

“We contacted Inov8 and within two weeks the 180 units were installed and in use across the hospital. For us, a key benefit of the AD unit is that it is not necessary to vacate a room while it is on and the process can take place continuously without having to disturb patients and staff.

The AD unit emits a constant low level stream of hydroxyl radicals that are harmless to humans but which attack bacteria and viruses. Measuring less than 41 x 20cm, the AD unit is a small device that is generally mounted in locations with the greatest potential for pathogen proliferation.

“As infection rates for Norovirus have increased over recent months, we have been contacted by many hospitals eager to learn more about how the spread of Norovirus and other infections can be reduced by the AD technology to avoid the necessity for ward closures.

“This air disinfection technology has been proven to be highly effective in both laboratory trials and hospital evaluations, so we are working hard to ensure that infection prevention and control staff are aware that there is a cost-effective solution to Norovirus that is quick and easy to install.”

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