Hawaii skilled nursing facility leverages UV technology to enhance environmental cleaning

Post-acute provider highlights importance of investing in critical tools during the pandemic

By Medline Newsroom Staff | December 14, 2020

Nursing homes are extremely vulnerable when it comes to the spread of infectious diseases due to use of common spaces. Islands Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation in Hawaii has been taking a proactive approach this year to fight SARS-CoV-2, the viral pathogen running rampant in nursing homes. As the facility ramps up its environmental cleaning protocols, Islands Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation partnered with Medline to integrate ultraviolet (UV) light in its cleaning protocols.

The Medline Newsroom takes you behind the scenes with the facility’s Administrator and Director of Respiratory Services to learn more about their experience with UV technology, and understand the importance of investing in critical tools to keep patients and staff safe.

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