Comparing UV-C dosages of emitter placement strategies in a community hospital setting.

We measured the amount of UV-C light (254 nm) achieved on hospital surfaces using a modified emitter and competing placement strategies. An autonomous UV-C strategy improved exposure on surfaces that were distant, angled, or shadowed to the nonautonomous strategies, leading to significantly higher overall UV-C dosages.

Clinical, operational, and financial impact of an ultraviolet-C terminal disinfection intervention at a community hospital.

Background: Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are a significant contributor to adverse patient outcomes and excess cost of inpatient care. Adjunct ultraviolet-C (UV-C) disinfection may be a viable strategy for reducing HAIs. This study aimed to measure the clinical, operational, and financial impact of a UV-C terminal disinfection intervention in a community hospital setting.