Application of RLGC Models in Addressing Hospital Acquired Infections

In this presentation, I will discuss the application of RLGC models to extract the electrical(RLGC) properties of modeled pathogens in the context of Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs). HAIs can occur from antibiotic-resistant pathogen contaminants in either the medical procedures, devices, or from the overall hospital circumstance. It is known that exposure to UV light can prevent bacteria from reproducing. However, there is no reasonable quick-turn metrology for evaluating the efficacy of such treatments. Thus, our project is aimed at providing a module for acquiring the electrical properties of pertinent materials to help quantify the amount or intensity of UV light required kill bacteria. In our study, we investigated the changes in the capacitance and resistance of pertinent thin films in response to broad-band UV light irradiation. The results from this study demonstrate the feasibility of using our RLGC model to interpret the radio frequencies’ response of biological systems.