Protecting Patients, Staff & Regulatory Compliance
New Mexico's hospitals, surgical centers, and medical offices trust EnviroDecon's imaging-guided protocols to eliminate healthcare-associated infections and maintain Joint Commission compliance.
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) affect 1 in 31 hospital patients on any given day in the United States, contributing to approximately 99,000 deaths annually. Conventional terminal cleaning protocols, while essential, rely on visual inspection and manual verification — methods that routinely miss contamination in high-touch surfaces, medical equipment, and air handling systems. EnviroDecon's FIGSCDT and FIGACDT imaging systems provide an objective, scientific assessment of contamination before and after restoration, ensuring that your facility meets the highest standards of patient safety.
HAI Prevention
C. diff, MRSA, VRE, and other healthcare-associated pathogens persist on surfaces for days to months. Conventional cleaning misses up to 50% of contamination in patient rooms.
Regulatory Compliance
Joint Commission, CMS, and OSHA require documented evidence of infection control effectiveness. Visual inspection alone does not meet this standard.
Outbreak Response
When an HAI outbreak occurs, facilities need rapid, comprehensive decontamination with documented clearance to safely reopen affected areas.
Surgical Suite Safety
Surgical site infections (SSIs) are among the most costly and preventable complications. Operating room decontamination requires the highest level of verification.
Air Quality Management
Airborne pathogens and fungal spores — particularly Aspergillus — pose significant risks to immunocompromised patients in oncology and transplant units.
Documentation Requirements
Accreditation bodies require detailed infection control records. EnviroDecon's imaging reports provide the objective documentation your compliance team needs.
How EnviroDecon Helps
Terminal Room Decontamination with Imaging Verification
Our FIGSCDT system scans patient rooms, surgical suites, and procedure rooms before and after terminal cleaning, providing objective verification that all surfaces have been decontaminated to below detectable thresholds. This imaging-verified approach is documented in a clearance report suitable for regulatory review.
- Pre-cleaning fluorescence imaging assessment
- Post-cleaning verification imaging
- Signed clearance certificate for compliance records
- Identifies areas missed by conventional cleaning
- Compatible with existing EVS protocols
HAI Outbreak Response
When an HAI outbreak is identified, rapid and comprehensive decontamination is essential. EnviroDecon's emergency response team deploys within hours to conduct a full imaging assessment, implement targeted restoration, and provide documented clearance for affected areas.
- Emergency response within hours throughout New Mexico
- Full FIGSCDT/FIGACDT imaging assessment
- Targeted restoration matched to specific pathogen
- Post-treatment clearance documentation
- Root cause analysis to prevent recurrence
Airborne Pathogen & Fungal Control
For oncology units, transplant wards, and other immunocompromised patient areas, airborne contamination control is critical. Our FIGACDT system monitors and remediates airborne pathogens and fungal spores, with particular expertise in Aspergillus control during construction and renovation.
- FIGACDT airborne pathogen monitoring
- Aspergillus and fungal spore restoration
- HEPA filtration assessment and optimization
- Construction infection control risk assessment (ICRA) support
- Ongoing monitoring programs available
Surgical Suite Contamination — Albuquerque Medical Center
A 250-bed Albuquerque hospital experienced three consecutive surgical site infections in the same operating room over a six-week period. Three previous inspections found no visible contamination.
EnviroDecon deployed FIGSCDT imaging across the OR, identifying fluorescence signatures consistent with persistent bacterial contamination on the ceiling-mounted surgical light and in the HVAC diffuser — areas not addressed by standard terminal cleaning protocols.
Targeted restoration of the identified areas eliminated the contamination source. Zero SSIs were recorded in the affected OR over the following 12 months. The imaging report was submitted to the Joint Commission as evidence of corrective action.
Client: Presbyterian Healthcare Network, Albuquerque NM (name withheld by request)
Frequently Asked Questions
How does EnviroDecon's imaging differ from standard ATP testing?
ATP bioluminescence testing measures the presence of organic material but cannot identify specific pathogens or map contamination across a surface. EnviroDecon's FIGSCDT system uses fluorescence spectroscopy to create a complete contamination map of all surfaces, identifying both the location and nature of contamination with far greater sensitivity than ATP testing.
Can EnviroDecon work around our patient care schedule?
Yes. We schedule all assessments and restoration activities to minimize disruption to patient care operations. Most assessments can be completed during off-peak hours, and our rapid-response protocols allow us to clear rooms for patient use within hours of treatment.
What documentation do you provide for Joint Commission surveys?
Every EnviroDecon project includes a comprehensive documentation package: pre-treatment imaging report, restoration protocol and treatment log, post-treatment verification report, and a signed clearance certificate from our certified scientists. This package is designed to satisfy Joint Commission, CMS, and OSHA documentation requirements.
Do you serve rural New Mexico hospitals and clinics?
Yes. EnviroDecon serves healthcare facilities throughout New Mexico, including rural critical access hospitals, tribal health facilities, and federally qualified health centers. Travel fees may apply for facilities more than 100 miles from Albuquerque.
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