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Switching standard fixtures over to copper based alloys (which have antimicrobial properties[1]) might be a good place to start. I'm not sure to what extent th
by shabble 14y ago
Switching standard fixtures over to copper based alloys (which have antimicrobial properties[1]) might be a good place to start.
I'm not sure to what extent the physical plant (walls, floors, etc) is the primary source of transmission compared with the staff/patients/visitors. The stats on something as basic and fundamental as hand-washing are often quite shocking.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antimicrobial_properties_of_copper#Efficacy_on_copper_surfaces https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antimicrobial_properties_of_co...