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Covalon Announces Participation in APIC Annual Conference & Exposition on June 26 – 28, 2023 in Orlando, Florida

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Monday, June 26, 2023
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Covalon Technologies Ltd. (the "Company" or "Covalon") (TSXV: COV; OTCQX: CVALF), an advanced medical technologies company, today announced that it is participating in the 2023 APIC Annual Conference and Exposition in Orlando, Florida from June 26 to 28, 2023.

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  • Covalon Technologies Ltd. (the "Company" or "Covalon") (TSXV: COV; OTCQX: CVALF), an advanced medical technologies company, today announced that it is participating in the 2023 APIC Annual Conference and Exposition in Orlando, Florida from June 26 to 28, 2023.
  • Healthcare providers looking to strengthen their infection prevention toolkit with patient-centered medical technology should visit Covalon at booth 612 to learn more about Covalon’s unique compassionate care solutions.
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    IV Clear® dressing applied to an IV insertion site, and VALGuard® applied to a line connection.
  • “Providing patients thorough protection against infections should not come at the compromise of providing gentle, compassionate care,” said Ron Hebert, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Covalon.

BioVigil introduces AccuWashTM Technology for precise, individual hand hygiene tracking of sink events in health care facilities and beyond

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Monday, June 26, 2023
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ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BioVigil, the leader in electronic hand hygiene technology solutions, has launched a hand wash solution powered by their new AccuWashTM Technology, offering the most precise and thorough way to track a health provider's hand washing compliance.

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  • New AccuWashTM Technology offers the most precise, thorough way to track a health provider's hand washing compliance.
  • When the care team sets a patient room protocol to "Contact Plus," BioVigil's sink sensor with AccuWashTM Technology works with the BioVigil badge to alert health care providers to the sink washing protocol.
  • "No other hand hygiene monitoring solution has the capability of AccuWashTM Technology to track a complete hand wash down to the individual health care provider," said Sanjay Gupta, president and CEO.
  • Sink sensors with AccuWashTM Technology are being used at pilot sites, including acute care hospitals and long-term care facilities.

Shyld and Shimadzu Corporation Team Up with the Goal of Revolutionizing Healthcare with Groundbreaking AI-Powered UV-C Disinfection Technology

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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This strategic partnership has resulted in an innovative AI-enhanced UV-C disinfection technology, reaffirming the ever-growing influence of artificial intelligence in streamlining healthcare processes while reducing operational costs and addressing continuing staffing shortages.

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  • This strategic partnership has resulted in an innovative AI-enhanced UV-C disinfection technology, reaffirming the ever-growing influence of artificial intelligence in streamlining healthcare processes while reducing operational costs and addressing continuing staffing shortages.
  • This avant-garde technology, born of a marriage of Shimadzu's superior optics and Shyld's pioneering AI innovations, is aimed at redefining the landscape of infection control.
  • "This new AI-powered, automatic UV-C disinfection solution is a testament to the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in revolutionizing healthcare protocols," said Hiroto Itoi, CTO of Shimadzu Corporation.
  • "As global emphasis on health and safety escalates, our alliance with Shyld emboldens us to rewrite the narrative around disinfection protocols.

UMF|PerfectCLEAN Launches QUICKtab™ Touchless Disinfectant Dispensing System at APIC 2023

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UMF|PerfectCLEAN will introduce QUICKtab™, a unique, touchless disinfectant tablet dispensing system, at the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) 2023 Annual Conference (booth #1231) in Orlando, June 26-28. With its innovative features and unparalleled convenience, QUICKtab is set to transform the way you dispense disinfectant.

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  • Compact, durable, and secure, QUICKtab unlocks new levels of efficiency, safety, and sustainability in handling and deploying disinfectants
    NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UMF|PerfectCLEAN will introduce QUICKtab ™, a unique, touchless disinfectant tablet dispensing system, at the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) 2023 Annual Conference (booth #1231) in Orlando, June 26-28.
  • With its innovative features and unparalleled convenience, QUICKtab is set to transform the way you dispense disinfectant.
  • Hygiene specialists never have to handle tablets while dispensing or using Klorese ready-to-use (RTU) tablets, which are Ideal for hospitals, hotels, schools, and universities.
  • "As a proud APIC 2023 strategic partner , we are excited to introduce QUICKtab at the APIC 2023 Annual Conference," added Clarke.

UVDI to Introduce the New UVDI-GO™ UV LED Surface Sanitizer at APIC 2023

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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UltraViolet Devices, Inc. (UVDI), a leading manufacturer of advanced UV-C air and surface disinfection technology, will introduce the new UVDI-GO™ UV LED Surface Sanitizer, designed for rapid, on-the-go disinfection of high-touch, shared surfaces and equipment, at the Association for Professionals in Infection Control (APIC) 2023 Annual Conference & Exposition in Orlando, Florida, June 26-28.

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  • UltraViolet Devices, Inc. (UVDI), a leading manufacturer of advanced UV-C air and surface disinfection technology, will introduce the new UVDI-GO™ UV LED Surface Sanitizer, designed for rapid, on-the-go disinfection of high-touch, shared surfaces and equipment, at the Association for Professionals in Infection Control (APIC) 2023 Annual Conference & Exposition in Orlando, Florida, June 26-28.
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    Independently proven 99.99% inactivation of high-risk microorganisms in 20 seconds at four inches distance.
  • A rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides 90 minutes of run time per charge for efficient, point-of-use surface disinfection.
  • “We believe the UVDI-GO™ advances this goal by making the disinfection of commonly shared surfaces faster, easier and safer.”
    The UVDI-GO™ UV LED Surface Sanitizer is available for pre-order at www.uvdi.com and will begin shipping in early Fall 2023.

UVC Leader Introduces Revolutionary New Robotic System to Provide Healthcare Facilities and Environmental Services (EVS) Teams with Powerful, Efficient and Smart Disinfection Solutions

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tru-D® SmartUVC, a PDI Healthcare environment of care solution, has launched the next generation of intelligent UVC disinfection products—its most advanced innovation in fifteen years. A pioneer in the UVC disinfection industry, the Tru-D technology was introduced to the healthcare industry in 2007 and continues to be a leader in the space. Utilization of UVC disinfection systems grew exponentially during the COVID-19 pandemic and has become standard practice in healthcare.

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  • A pioneer in the UVC disinfection industry, the Tru-D technology was introduced to the healthcare industry in 2007 and continues to be a leader in the space.
  • Utilization of UVC disinfection systems grew exponentially during the COVID-19 pandemic and has become standard practice in healthcare.
  • The Tru-D iQ system of connected products adapts to the needs of a wide range of space types to administer a precise dose of UVC.
  • Using Sensor360® technology, Tru-D products provide trusted disinfection of hard, nonporous surfaces with remarkable speed and proven efficacy.

Ultrasound Probe Covers Market worth $283 million | MarketsandMarkets

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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This report divides the ultrasound probe covers market into five segments –type, material, application, end user, and region.

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  • This report divides the ultrasound probe covers market into five segments –type, material, application, end user, and region.
  • By end user, the ultrasound probe covers market can be segmented into hospitals and diagnostic imaging centers, ambulatory care centers, research and academic institutes, maternity centers, and other end users.
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    Ultrasound Probe Covers Market Dynamics:
    Key players in the ultrasound probe covers market include CIVCO Medical Solutions (US), Becton, Dickinson and Company (US), Ecolab, Inc. (US), Sheathing Technologies, Inc. (US), and Aspen Surgical (US).
  • These companies adopted strategies such as partnerships, acquisitions, and investments to strengthen their presence in the ultrasound probe covers market.

Ultrasound Probe Covers Market worth $283 million | MarketsandMarkets

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This report divides the ultrasound probe covers market into five segments –type, material, application, end user, and region.

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  • This report divides the ultrasound probe covers market into five segments –type, material, application, end user, and region.
  • By end user, the ultrasound probe covers market can be segmented into hospitals and diagnostic imaging centers, ambulatory care centers, research and academic institutes, maternity centers, and other end users.
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    Ultrasound Probe Covers Market Dynamics:
    Key players in the ultrasound probe covers market include CIVCO Medical Solutions (US), Becton, Dickinson and Company (US), Ecolab, Inc. (US), Sheathing Technologies, Inc. (US), and Aspen Surgical (US).
  • These companies adopted strategies such as partnerships, acquisitions, and investments to strengthen their presence in the ultrasound probe covers market.

Award Winning Infection Preventionist Shapes DNV’s Approach to Infection Prevention

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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She has played a pivotal role in guiding both DNV’s Certification in Infection Prevention (CIP) for hospitals, and the Advanced Sterile Processing Program Certification (ASPC).

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  • She has played a pivotal role in guiding both DNV’s Certification in Infection Prevention (CIP) for hospitals, and the Advanced Sterile Processing Program Certification (ASPC).
  • “In 2022, Leslie achieved noteworthy accomplishments in her work with Infection Prevention,” stated Michelle W. King, MT (ASCP), MPH, CIC (Current APIC SC Palmetto Chapter President).
  • She has also participated as a presenter on the topic of infection prevention for webinars and conferences around the globe.
  • APIC’s national award, “Heroes in Infection Prevention,” was presented to Leslie and her DNV colleague, Jeremy Gibson-Roark RN, CIC, at the 2021 National APIC Conference.

International Infection Prevention Week Serves to Highlight New Reprocessing Standards and Available Resources for Infection Preventionists

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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CENTER VALLEY, Pa., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Olympus Corp. of the Americas reminds infection prevention professionals of the importance of elevating the standard of patient care and safety during International Infection Prevention Week, which marks the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology's (APIC) 50th anniversary.

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  • Olympus partners with APIC and other professional organizations in providing education to infection prevention professionals and helping support reprocessing standards.
  • Olympus infection prevention tools and resources align with these standards, and our suite of cleaning, disinfection and sterilization products equip infection prevention professionals to comply with recommended guidelines.
  • With infection prevention as an issue at the fore this year, the World Health Organization promoted infection prevention measures with publication earlier this year of its "Global Report on Infection Prevention and Control."
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