How can antimicrobial copper benefit the public?
The use of copper and copper alloys for frequently touched hospital surfaces such as door and furniture hardware, bed rails, IV poles, nurses’ call buttons, dispensers, faucets, sinks and work stations can help reduce the amount of disease-causing bacteria in patient rooms. It is important to note that although antimicrobial copper alloy surfaces have been shown to reduce microbial contamination in between routine cleaning and disinfection, they do not necessarily prevent cross-contamination.
