UV Sanitizing Robots Roaming Residences of James L. West Center for Dementia Care

The Fort Worth Business Press reports that the James L. West Center for Dementia Care in Fort Worth, Texas, has deployed a robot sanitizer that applies ultraviolet (UV) light to disinfect residents' rooms. The robot and its UV equipment, including shoe sanitizing stations, are sourced from Homelike Solutions and Direct Supply. Following 10 days of installation and training, the robot and its UV accessories were put into action on March 11. The high-intensity UV ray technology was acquired via funding provided by the City of Fort Worth through the federal CARES Grant Program. "COVID has had a significant impact on the long-term care sector and James L. West Center is moving boldly into the future — a future that includes COVID now and more viruses in the future," declared West Center CEO Cheryl Harding. "This technology complements our existing environmental services platform with a goal to create germ-free environments for today's residents and our team, as well as for future West Center stakeholders."