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At PDI, we provide innovative products and solutions, educational resources, in-service training, and clinical support to help you in the fight against preventable infections.
PDI Celebrates Infection Preventionists this International Infection Prevention Week!
Learn more about how proper practices help ensure surface and patient protection, effective and compatible products, and embracing innovation.
Tru-D® SmartUVC, a PDI Healthcare solution, has launched the next generation of intelligent UVC disinfection products. The Tru-D iQ system adapts to the needs of a wide range of room sizes to administer a precise dose of UVC.
As we enter respiratory virus season, here are some tips to help “break the chain of transmission” for flu, RSV, and COVID-19.
Be The Difference®
At PDI, we provide innovative products and solutions, educational resources, in-service training, and clinical support to help you in the fight against preventable infections.
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The Next Generation of UVC Disinfection
Tru-D® SmartUVC, a PDI Healthcare solution, announces the launch of the new Tru-D® iQ system
Break the Chain in Influenza Transmission
Don't let your guard down!
INFECTION PREVENTION CHALLENGES
Healthcare associated infections (HAIs) can increase the length of the hospital stay, require readmission or transfer to a higher level of care. Even worse, HAIs can lead to sepsis or death.
WE AIM TO HELP YOU:
- Reduce healthcare costs
- Promote overall patient satisfaction
- Improve patient outcomes
- Protect patient safety & well-being
- Avoid reimbursement & readmission penalties
BROWSE OUR PRODUCTS
Environment of Care
Clean and disinfect surfaces in every environment.
See Product FamilyInterventional Care
Provide skin antisepsis, device disinfection and nasal decolonization.
See Product FamilyPatient Care
Keep patients clean & comfortable with personal hygiene & cleansing products.
See Product FamilyUVC Disinfection
Tru-D delivers UVC light to inactivate microorganisms on nonporous surfaces.
See Product FamilyOUR LAYERED APPROACH
Healthcare facilities need multiple layers of defense, combining products, guidelines, and techniques—because no single approach can fully eliminate the risk of HAIs.*
*statement is not reflective of the Tru-D device.
Establishing standardized, evidence-based policies & protocols.
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Procedures must include what items need to be cleaned, in what order, the type of cleaning or disinfection, and what products should
be used.
Choosing appropriate disinfection products.
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Specific products should be selected for both “cleaning” to remove surface debris, dust and organic material, and “disinfection” to kill microorganisms. Disinfecting products should be fast acting with a wide spectrum of
kill claims.
No-touch, whole room disinfection.
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An extra layer of cleaning should be utilized by adding UVC technology to your enhanced disinfection protocols.
Staff Education.
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A curriculum and checklists should be developed to keep steps clear and consistent. Effective, ongoing training for the environmental services and clinical teams should also be provided, with a special emphasis on new hires.
Compliance monitoring and feedback.
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Staff compliance with the disinfection process should be systematically monitored at regular intervals. Results and feedback should be shared with team members to keep them informed and motivated.
Establishing standardized, evidence-based policies & protocols.
-
READ MORE
Procedures must include what items need to be cleaned, in what order, the type of cleaning or disinfection, and what products should
be used.
Choosing appropriate disinfection products.
-
READ MORE
Specific products should be selected for both “cleaning” to remove surface debris, dust and organic material, and “disinfection” to kill microorganisms. Disinfecting products should be fast acting with a wide spectrum of
kill claims.
No-touch, whole room disinfection.
-
READ MORE
An extra layer of cleaning should be utilized by adding UVC technology to your enhanced disinfection protocols.
Staff Education.
-
READ MORE
A curriculum and checklists should be developed to keep steps clear and consistent. Effective, ongoing training for the environmental services and clinical teams should also be provided, with a special emphasis on new hires.
Compliance monitoring and feedback.
-
READ MORE
Staff compliance with the disinfection process should be systematically monitored at regular intervals. Results and feedback should be shared with team members to keep them informed and motivated.
EDUCATION & RESOURCES
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Featured CE Courses
The Golden Road to Ultimate Staffing in Environmental Services
At the end of this course, the learner shall be able to: Review current and future staffing/operational challenges of developing/maintaining…
These Boots Are Made For Walking: The Importance of Infection Prevention Rounding
This course qualifies for 1 CE / 1 IPU and corresponds to the following Infection Prevention Unit (IPU) domain(s): Management…
I'm New to Infection Prevention: Now What? A Guidebook to the First Year
This course qualifies for 1 CE / 1 IPU and corresponds to the following Infection Prevention Unit (IPU) domain(s): Identification…
CLABSI Prevention 2022 Guideline Updates and Strategies
This course qualifies for 1 CE / 1 IPU and corresponds to the following Infection Prevention Unit (IPU) domain(s): Identification…
Featured Blogs
The importance of compatibility
We all recognize the importance of compatibility in the people we surround ourselves with. From your spouse to your friends…
Infection Control Plans in Ambulatory Surgery Centers: Plan to Succeed!
Given the rapidly increasing number of procedures performed in this setting, national programs to measure and improve the quality of care provided in ASCs are essential.
Interview with a behavioral health professional on the unique challenges of infection control in the behavioral health setting
Behavioral healthcare represents an often overlooked and underrepresented area in healthcare. To understand the challenges of infection prevention in this setting, PDI Clinical Science Liaison, Amanda Thornton, RN, MSN, CIC, VA-BC, sits down with Emma Parsons, BSN, RN, CTSS, owner and Director of Nursing of Sequoia Behavioral Health (3) to tackle the topic.
The Other Ones: BSIs Without the CVC
Prior to 2020, there had been a significant ongoing and sustained reduction in the rate of central line-associated bloodstream infections…
NEWS & EVENTS
INFECTION PREVENTION EXPERTS
Our 40-year heritage has exclusively focused on fighting preventable infections and preserving the well-being of the facilities, clinicians and patients touched by our products.
Infection prevention is our passion—it’s all we do.
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