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TOMI TM Environmental Solutions, Inc.
Receiving treatment in a hospital often results in a great improvement in someone’s health. Unfortunately, it can also be the source of serious health complications, such as those resulting from infections acquired in hospital facilities.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2011, approxi- mately 75,000 people died after acquiring an infection at a health care facility, while around 722,000 cases of infection were reported. Many medical facilities lack the proper cleaning and decontamination capabilities to kill dangerous bacteria. TOMI TM Environmental Solutions, Inc. has developed a product that can help prevent health care-associated infections (HAI).
for mold control, was developed for bio- hazard cleanup and is an environmentally safe product. According to Norris Gearhart, chief operating officer of TOMI, the only byproducts of SteraMist TM are oxygen and humidity. He explained that while a cleaning product such as bleach requires at least 10 minutes of interaction with a surface to effectively kill germs, users rarely give it the necessary time to work. SteraMist TM , however, works instantly, kill- ing harmful organisms within seconds after being sprayed. TOMI operates in the United States and internationally, primarily with com- mercial and medical facilities. Gearhart explained that most medical facilities lack effective cleaning materials, rather than an ineffective cleaning crew, which can lead to the high number of infections reported above. hospital room for true hands-on practical training. We also have a small lab here for research and development, as well as effi- cacy testing.” This training facility and the SteraMist TM product can help reduce the numbers of hospital-acquired infectious diseases, he added. “We have a training facility for our users,” Gearhart said. “It is a complete mock
SteraMist TM , which is approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
With such a strong focus on cleanli- ness and infection reduction, Gearhart was pleased to find how well St. John Properties fits with TOMI’s needs. “The properties are the cleanest, most well- maintained properties I’ve seen,” he said. “They have a very upscale feel, and it’s centrally located between metro areas. The folks at St. John have been fantastic to work with and partners in our design.”
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