The Science Behind Automated Disinfection: How it Works and its Benefits
Automated disinfection systems use technology to help reduce healthcare-associated infections in hospitals, food processing plants, and even in homes. It has long been recommended that surfaces in patient rooms be cleaned and disinfected regularly. Automated equipment operates for the required period of time to effectively decontaminate the environment. This is unlike manual cleaning, where the contact time between the disinfectant and the contaminated surface is not always accurate.
The science behind automated disinfection is based on standard disinfectant protocols. Electrostatic disinfectant spraying is a technology used in automated disinfection systems, chemical solutions such as alcohol, chlorine, bleach, hydrogen peroxide, and others are sprayed onto surfaces to disinfect them.
Applying the disinfectant is what the automated disinfection procedure entails. Typically, a robotic arm or other instrument which is programmed to deploy the disinfectant in a particular manner. In to ensure that the entire surface or area is properly covered with the disinfectant, the robotic arm is programmed to apply the disinfectant in a regulated and consistent manner.
Once the disinfectant is applied, the next step is the activation of the disinfectant. This is usually done by using ultraviolet light to activate the disinfectant and increase its effectiveness. Ultraviolet light is also used to kill any bacteria or other microorganisms that may be on the surface or in the area.
The final step in the automated disinfection process is the removal of the disinfectant. This is typically done by using a vacuum system to remove the disinfectant and any remaining bacteria or other microorganisms.
Machine decontamination of equipment has many benefits, such as improved patient flow and a decline in contagious diseases, improved efficiency than manual procedures as it is able to cover a larger area more quickly and accurately, lower cost due to the need for fewer resources and labor, and, ultimately, greater effectiveness over manual procedures since it is able to ensure that the entire area or surface is properly covered with the disinfectant.
