Left: Veronica Ramirez, Environmental Services Supervisor at Montrose Regional Health, sets up a Tru-D system to disinfect a patient room. The hospital has invested in a second Tru-D UVC disinfection robot help keep patients and their families safe.
Right: Tru-D, short for “total room ultraviolet disinfection,” is a UVC disinfection robot that helps keep patients and staff safe from harmful germs.
MONTROSE, CO – Patient safety is always the top focus for the team at Montrose Regional Health. That’s why they have invested in a second Tru-D. Short for “total room ultraviolet disinfection,” Tru-D is a UVC disinfection robot that helps keep patients and staff safe from harmful germs.
“We are always looking to add extra protection for our patients,” said Denise Rivera, Director, MRH Environmental Services.
The first UVC disinfection robot on the market, Tru-D is a portable system that administers one automated, measured dose of UVC energy to disinfect an entire space during one cycle. Operating from one placement in the room, Tru-D provides significant pathogen reduction in direct and shadowed areas and reduces the threat of human error in the process. With cloud-based data-tracking technology, the robot transfers usage data to a portal to provide real-time, exportable results through concise graphics and analytics.
Tru-D does not replace MRH’s award-winning Environmental Services staff, it supplements them – adding an extra layer of protection against infections. Montrose Regional Health added one Tru-D unit to its Environmental Services (EVS) team in 2019, disinfecting operating rooms along with the EVS team’s already extensive cleaning processes. The Tru-D is now used in various areas of the hospital to help keep the environment sanitized and safe for patients and their families, which has increased the demand for this disinfection device. Widespread use of the disinfection system is why the hospital felt it was important to invest in a second unit.
“Tru-D continues to become a standard of care throughout hundreds of hospitals in the U.S,” said Chuck Dunn, CEO of Tru-D SmartUVC. “Tru-D is on a mission to help hospitals eliminate HAIs and improve patient outcomes through innovative technology.”
For more information on Tru-D’s technology and/or to watch a video on the power of one placement and one cycle, visit tru-dpowerofone.com.
About Tru-D SmartUVC
Only Tru-D delivers one automated, measured dose of UVC light to consistently disinfect an entire room during one cycle. Operating from one placement in the room, Tru-D provides significant pathogen reduction in direct and shadowed areas. Validated by more 20 independent studies, Tru-D’s automated, measured dosing capabilities and real-time usage-tracking features make it one of the most advanced UVC disinfection systems available. To learn more, visit tru-d.com.
About Montrose Regional Health (www.MontroseHealth.com)
Montrose Regional Health is a 501(c)3 nonprofit healthcare system serving Montrose, San Miguel, Ouray, Gunnison, Delta, Hinsdale and San Juan counties. The hospital is licensed for 75-beds and offers an extensive range of inpatient & outpatient health care services, including cardiology, oncology, minimally invasive surgery, laboratory, medical imaging/radiology, Mountain View Therapy, Level III Trauma Center, Acute Rehabilitation Unit, advanced respiratory & pulmonary services, and the family birthing center. The health system has a reputation for acquiring the latest technologies in healthcare, from robotic assisted surgical services to UVC-disinfection technology. Montrose Regional Health is the second-largest employer in Montrose County, with more than 700 employees and 100 providers who represent 23 medical specialties. With a tagline that reads Caring for you like family, the health system is known for its warm patient care.