Here’s what you should know:
1. The portable system uses pulsed xenon ultraviolet light to destroy germs and bacteria in operating and patient rooms.
2. The Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge uses the system in its 16 patient rooms and 10 operating rooms.
3. The system can disinfect a typical patient or procedure room in 10 to 15 minutes.
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At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.