Environmental Disinfection-Indigo-Clean™ by https://padlet.com/alandry5455/1w2bc5ckjguh Made with good vibes en-us 2017-10-02 08:12:28 UTC 2026-02-21 04:43:12 UTC hello@padlet.com Indigo-Clean™ alandry5455 https://padlet.com/alandry5455/1w2bc5ckjguh/wish/193275127 Continuous Environmental Disinfection]]> 2017-10-03 05:57:02 UTC https://padlet.com/alandry5455/1w2bc5ckjguh/wish/193275127 What is it? alandry5455 https://padlet.com/alandry5455/1w2bc5ckjguh/wish/193275387 Indigo-Clean™, a light fixture that installs easily into the ceiling of any room, uses light-emitting diodes (LEDs) with a wavelength output of 405 nanometers (nm) to automatically, safely and continuously inactivate a range of harmful bacteria that are known causes of healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs).]]> 2017-10-03 05:59:35 UTC https://padlet.com/alandry5455/1w2bc5ckjguh/wish/193275387 Pros alandry5455 https://padlet.com/alandry5455/1w2bc5ckjguh/wish/193290939
  • Continuous vs. episodic disinfection
  • Automatically kills bacteria reducing risk of human error
  • No special or additional training required
  • Uses 405nm visible light rather than harmful UV
  • Light is safe for patients and surfaces
]]> 2017-10-03 07:19:25 UTC https://padlet.com/alandry5455/1w2bc5ckjguh/wish/193290939 How does it work? alandry5455 https://padlet.com/alandry5455/1w2bc5ckjguh/wish/193292137
  • The 405nm emitted from Indigo-Clean reflects off of walls and surfaces, penetrating harmful micro-organisms.
  • The light targets naturally occurring molecules called porphyrins that exist inside bacteria. The light is absorbed and the excited molecules produce Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) inside the cell.
  • 405nm creates a chemical reaction inside the cell, similar to the effects of bleach.
  • The Reactive Oxygen Species inactivates the bacteria, preventing it from re-populating the space.

    • ]]>     2017-10-03 07:23:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alandry5455/1w2bc5ckjguh/wish/193292137     What is a 405 nanometer? alandry5455 https://padlet.com/alandry5455/1w2bc5ckjguh/wish/193294674 405nm is a Violet–blue light that has significant antimicrobial properties against a wide range of bacterial and fungal pathogens.     ]]> 2017-10-03 07:33:30 UTC https://padlet.com/alandry5455/1w2bc5ckjguh/wish/193294674 alandry5455 https://padlet.com/alandry5455/1w2bc5ckjguh/wish/193301390 2017-10-03 08:00:14 UTC https://padlet.com/alandry5455/1w2bc5ckjguh/wish/193301390 Destroyed Organisms alandry5455 https://padlet.com/alandry5455/1w2bc5ckjguh/wish/193311062 Indigo-Clean destroy's a wide range of prokaryotic and eukaryotic microbial species, including resistant forms such MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), and VRE (Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus) are among the organisms destroyed.]]> 2017-10-03 08:39:14 UTC https://padlet.com/alandry5455/1w2bc5ckjguh/wish/193311062 Cons alandry5455 https://padlet.com/alandry5455/1w2bc5ckjguh/wish/193311890
  • Cost
  • Germicidal efficacy is lower than UV light
    • ]]>     2017-10-03 08:42:52 UTC https://padlet.com/alandry5455/1w2bc5ckjguh/wish/193311890     Why is this important? alandry5455 https://padlet.com/alandry5455/1w2bc5ckjguh/wish/193312511 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) around 1 in 25 hospital patients in the US have at least one infection contracted in the health care setting.  This leads to 1.7 million illnesses and 99,000 deaths every year; costing hospitals $35-45 billion excess dollars each year. ]]> 2017-10-03 08:45:15 UTC https://padlet.com/alandry5455/1w2bc5ckjguh/wish/193312511 alandry5455 https://padlet.com/alandry5455/1w2bc5ckjguh/wish/193314132 2017-10-03 08:50:51 UTC https://padlet.com/alandry5455/1w2bc5ckjguh/wish/193314132 alandry5455 https://padlet.com/alandry5455/1w2bc5ckjguh/wish/193314273 2017-10-03 08:51:21 UTC https://padlet.com/alandry5455/1w2bc5ckjguh/wish/193314273 alandry5455 https://padlet.com/alandry5455/1w2bc5ckjguh/wish/193314570 2017-10-03 08:52:24 UTC https://padlet.com/alandry5455/1w2bc5ckjguh/wish/193314570 References alandry5455 https://padlet.com/alandry5455/1w2bc5ckjguh/wish/194368806 Indigo-Clean. (2016). Retrieved from http://www.indigo-clean.com



    Maclean, M., Mckenzie, K., Anderson, J., Gettinby, G., & Macgregor, S. (2014). 405 nm light technology for the inactivation of pathogens and its potential role for environmental disinfection and infection control. Journal of Hospital Infection, 88(1), 1-11. doi:10.1016/j.jhin.2014.06.004
    ]]>     2017-10-05 16:01:13 UTC https://padlet.com/alandry5455/1w2bc5ckjguh/wish/194368806     Publication alandry5455 https://padlet.com/alandry5455/1w2bc5ckjguh/wish/194525327 Indigo-Clean™ technology was discovered in 2002 and was first used in 2008 to reduce bacteria linked to hospital-acquired infections. The U.S. received the patent on the technology in 2014 and selected Kenall as the exclusive licensee to commercialize it for the North American healthcare market. This product was available for purchase by hospitals in 2016. ]]> 2017-10-05 23:07:46 UTC https://padlet.com/alandry5455/1w2bc5ckjguh/wish/194525327 Summary alandry5455 https://padlet.com/alandry5455/1w2bc5ckjguh/wish/194526053 Clinical testing has shown Indigo-Clean™ to be a safe means to hospital disinfection. This 405 nm light system has the capability to provide continuous disinfection of air and exposed surfaces in occupied areas of the hospital; thereby substantially enhancing standard cleaning and infection control procedures. ]]> 2017-10-05 23:15:41 UTC https://padlet.com/alandry5455/1w2bc5ckjguh/wish/194526053