“Rising Adoption of UV-C Disinfection and No-Touch Technologies”
- A notable trend in the infection control market is the rapid adoption of UV-C disinfection systems and no-touch technologies, which provide fast, efficient, and chemical-free sterilization of healthcare environments
- These systems are increasingly used in operating rooms, ICUs, and diagnostic labs to reduce human contact and enhance sterilization consistency across high-touch surfaces
- The use of automated disinfection robots and fixed UV installations is growing due to their ability to eliminate pathogens, including drug-resistant strains, within minutes
- For instance, in 2023, Xenex Disinfection Services expanded its U.S. hospital client base with its LightStrike UV robot, which demonstrated a significant reduction in HAI incidence in clinical trials
- This trend is reshaping infection prevention strategies, enabling healthcare facilities to improve safety while minimizing manual disinfection errors
