By Maggie Carey
WKTV Contributor
Mission Point Healthcare Services, in partnership with R-Zero, has announced the use of UV-C disinfection technology across its 27 Michigan locations, which includes locations in Grandville, Cedar Springs, Wyoming and Grand Rapids. UV-C light comes from special lamps that generate wavelengths of light between 200nm (nanometers) and 280nm that help kill germs, bacteria, pathogens, and viruses. R-Zero systems utilize this UV-C technology to neutralize approximately 99.99% of airborne microorganisms that are harmful to humans.
This new technology, which includes nearly 300 R-Zero Beam and Vive devices to be installed for continuous disinfection, will help to protect approximately 5,350 residents and staff across Mission Point facilities.
Mission Point is a full-service healthcare service and management company that utilized funding for this technology from the Infection Control Grants made available by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The MDHHS grants aim to support structural and operational improvements in skilled nursing facilities to help reduce the spread of infectious diseases across Michigan.
“The opportunity to deploy R-Zero’s proven air quality technology through a generous grant from MDHHS was a powerful combination for us,” said Mission Point COO Paul Pruitt.
Creating Healthy Environments
R-Zero is a global leader in creating healthy and green buildings with bio-safety technology. With the combination of UV-C light, space utilization sensor technology, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and IoT(internet of things)-connected hardware the company is able to create safe and sustainable environments without the use of chemicals.
R-Zero’s sustainable technology is currently being used across all of North America to protect millions of people in a multitude of environments including K-12 schools, college campuses, hospitals, parks and recreation centers, and government buildings/facilities.
“R-Zero is proud to partner with Mission Point Healthcare Services to drive forward their commitment to keeping residents and staff safe and living healthy and happy lives,” said R-Zero CEO Jennifer Nuckles.
This new UV-C disinfection technology will help support the safety and lives of those at Mission Point Healthcare Services and further Mission Point Healthcare’s steadfast commitment to protecting patients and staff.
To learn more about R-Zero and its mission, visit www.rzero.com. To learn more about Mission Point Healthcare Services, visit https://missionpointhealthcare.com/.
