Infection control technology is starting to grow in leaps and bounds, even if not all

healthcare facilities are utilizing everything that's available. Take a look at a few emerging

pieces of technology that could considerably lower the threats of infections in medical facilities over the next few years.

HyGreen Hand Hygiene Recording System

A company called HyGreen has invented a device that detects whether medical personnel

have washed their hands or not before surgery takes place. Using sensor equipment, staff

wear badges on their person that vibrate as a hand-washing reminder. Staff initially place

their hands under the monitor's sensor (placed on a wall) so it can detect whether hands

are clean.

This device even keeps accurate record of who washes their hands and who doesn't. In all,

it makes sure absent-mindedness doesn't turn the act of washing hands into a forgetful practice.

Meditrox Decontamination Device

Whole room decontamination devices have been around a while, but a company in the UK

called Meditrox has advanced the technology to make it much easier. Their device emanates

a dry ozone vapor that gives a more thorough clean of surfaces in the room once the windows and doors are shut. They even give a demonstration of the device on Youtube.

The 3M Luminometer

3M has been around forever, and their new Clean-Trace NG Luminometer is one of their

latest inventions. Its convenience comes in being a handheld device that can detect whether

surfaces are clean or not in medical rooms. The device can also detect contamination in water tests with immediate results.

Software is built inside to keep a track record of steps taken to deal with contamination.

This includes storing records of previous results to show improvement.

Yes, it's an exciting world out there with devices that could save millions of lives around the

world. Here at Novaerus, we're a major part of that innovation with our proven airborne

infection control system now used in hundreds of facilities. Our proven technology can

eliminate every known airborne infection and disease. Contact us so we can demonstrate

how effective our technology can be for your hospital, nursing home, or assisted living facility.