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 The Xenex robot, affectionately named Louie by the Springfield
Clinic Infection Control Committee, uses Full-Spectrum™ pulsed xenon
ultraviolet (UV) light to quickly and safely destroy harmful
bacteria, viruses, fungi and bacterial spores. The portable system
is effective against even the most dangerous pathogens, including C.
diff, influenza, and MRSA.
“Springfield Clinic is committed to delivering the high quality
health care,” said Mary Stewart, Chief Clinical Officer. “By
implementing the latest technology in infection control, we can keep
our patients safer and improve the quality of their medical
outcomes.”
Springfield Clinic’s state-of-the-art Ambulatory Surgery and
Endoscopy Center (ASC) has already achieved one of the lowest
infection rates at less than 1% and earned the highest marks
possible for quality and safety from the Accreditation Association
for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
In addition to further improving safety, installation of the Xenex
Germ-Zapping Robot allows Springfield Clinic’s surgeons to perform
longer and more complex surgical cases where infection control is
paramount.
“Thanks to Xenex, we can perform surgeries in the ASC that have been
typically reserved for a hospital setting,” added Stewart. “We
expect to offer total shoulder and total knee replacement as an
outpatient procedure within the next couple of months.”
The Xenex system can disinfect a typical admitting/recovery bayin
five minute cycles without warm-up or cool-down times. Cycle times
vary, depending on the size of the room, Springfield Clinic expects
the disinfection of a large surgical/procedure suite to be completed
in about 16-24 minutes.
The Xenex Germ-Zapping Robot has been tested and proven effective
using independent lab verification on the most common, dangerous and
difficult-to-treat microorganisms.
Most important, the Xenex system has been credited by health care
facilities across the
U.S. for helping reduce their infection rates significantly.
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About Springfield Clinic
Springfield Clinic is a progressive, physician-led multi-specialty
medical group, devoted to providing the highest quality health care
to its patients. More than 400 physicians and advanced practitioners
deliver value-based care in approximately 80 medical specialties and
sub-specialties. As one of the largest private, multi-specialty
medical clinics in Illinois, Springfield Clinic currently employs
over 2,000 clinical and administrative staff members who are
committed to leadership in quality, service and technology. For more
information, go to
www.Springfield Clinic.com
Xenex Disinfection Services
Xenex's patented Full SpectrumTM pulsed xenon UV room disinfection
system is used for the advanced disinfection of healthcare
facilities. Due to its speed and ease of use, the Xenex system has
proven to integrate smoothly into hospital cleaning operations.
Xenex’s mission is to save lives and reduce suffering by eliminating
the deadly microorganisms that cause hospital acquired infections (HAIs).
The company is backed by well-known investors that include Malin
Corporation/BrandonPoint, Battery Ventures, Targeted Technology Fund
II and RK Ventures. For more information, visit Xenex.com.
[Rachel E. Gasperin, Marketing
Coordinator,
Springfield Clinic] |
