DS 42 - Ultraviolet Light Disinfection Compliance as an Adjunctive to Room Cleaning for Clostridioides difficile Infections

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

12:45 PM - 12:50 PM PT

Location: Digital Poster Theater

Presenter(s)

Camila Baldivieso

Infection Preventionist
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

MD

Marissa Durst, RN, CIC

Infection Control Manager
UPMC Mercy
Heather Dixon, MSN, RN, CPHQ, CIC

Director, Quality
UPMC Mercy
Mohamed H. Yassin, MD

Medical Director Infection Prevention
University of Pittsburgh
MC

Mike Carlson

Director, Environmental Services
UPMC Mercy

Disclosure(s):

Camila Baldivieso, n/a: No financial relationships to disclose

Marissa Durst, RN, CIC: No financial relationships to disclose

Heather Dixon, MSN, RN, CPHQ, CIC: No financial relationships to disclose

Mohamed H. Yassin, MD: No financial relationships to disclose

Mike Carlson, n/a: No financial relationships to disclose

Understanding UV Light in Infection Control: Examine how UV light disinfection technology is applied in healthcare settings to combat C. difficile infections and evaluate its effectiveness in reducing healthcare-associated infections.
Identify Barriers to Protocol Adherence: Analyze the factors contributing to inconsistent or improper implementation of UV light disinfection protocols and their impact on infection rates and patient outcomes.
Propose Strategies for Improving Compliance: Develop evidence-based recommendations to enhance compliance among infection prevention and environmental services teams to optimize disinfection practices and improve public health outcomes.