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Past Events

Ultraviolet Disinfection Technologies & Healthcare Associated Infections: Defining Standards and Metrology Needs

January 14-15, 2020 | December 8-9, 2020 | April 27 & 29, 2021

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) held a series of workshops on ultraviolet (UV) disinfection technologies. Stakeholders from industry, government, and academia collaborated to advance the adoption of UV technologies for public health. Workshop: Advancing UV Germicidal Efficacy Measurement: Metrology, Standards, Data and Protocols expands on these findings.

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Ultraviolet Disinfection Technologies & Healthcare Associated Infections: Defining Standards and Metrology Needs.

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Created March 13, 2025, Updated March 14, 2025