The Role of Touch Surfaces and Its Impact on Infections

Copper has been known for centuries to have a profound antimicrobial activity, but how can we apply this amazing and natural property of copper to our modern healthcare system?

If we can design into our healthcare facilities, strategies that do not rely on human intention or human thought, we are going to make that environment safer.  One of those strategies is addressing the role of antimicrobial 'touch surfaces' to eliminate bacteria that cause infections.  Copper is needed where people are commonly interacting and repeatedly touching the same surfaces.  Providing a sanitized surface will help reduce the spread of bacteria and thus provide a safer environment.

"We are part of the [HAI] solution, in fact we could be a very significant part of that solution." - Dr. Harold T. Michels, Ph.D