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GE Healthcare: Uniform definition and management of contact surface biological hazards

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Project Overview

Healthcare associated infections (HAI) are a major concern in hospitals worldwide and lead to increased hospital stays and potentially jeopardize patient health. The magnetic resonance imaging industry is particularly concerned with HAIs, as each year more infections are contracted after magnetic resonance imaging. In order to control the spread of infection caused by magnetic resonance imaging, hospitals have come up with various methods for cleaning patient contact surfaces on MRI machinery. Most of the cleaning involves the use of chemical sprays or chemical wipes that can leave residue or liquids on the surfaces of MRI machine components. With the addition of patient weight, chemical environmental stress fracturing can occur on MRI machine components (such as the MRI bed). When this occurs GE Healthcare must replace these parts immediately. Not only is this costly, but it reflects poorly on the reputation of GE Healthcare’s products. In order to prevent such fracturing from occurring, our clients would like us to develop a method using UV light that eliminates environmental stress fractures from occurring while minimizing the spread of infection.

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Team members from left to right: Suzy K., Todd Z., Hinnah A., Angela B.
Team members from left to right: Suzy K., Todd Z., Hinnah A., Angela B.

Contact Information

Team Members

  • Angela Beltrame - Team Leader
  • Hinnah Abid - Communicator
  • Todd Zimmerman - BSAC
  • Susanna Kwok - BWIG & BPAG

Advisor and Client

  • Prof. Tracy Jane Puccinelli - Advisor
  • Mr. Thomas Moran - Client

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