A collection of videos covering the science behind and application of Antimicrobial Copper for improving hygiene and helping to prevent the spread of infection.
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Copper Alliance member Teck Resources has launched a partnership with TransLink, Vancouver Coastal Health and other partners to pilot the use of antimicrobial copper on high-touch transit surfaces on buses and SkyTrain car in Vancouver, B.C.
A comprehensive look at a retrofit project at the Ronald McDonald House of Charleston (RMHC). High traffic surfaces were converted to EPA-registered Antimicrobial Copper surfaces including: stair railings, chairs, sinks, faucets, grab rails, locksets, tables and cabinet pulls. Antimicrobial Copper surfaces. 4 mins 36 secs.
Pullman Regional Hospital has become an early adopter of antimicrobial copper after studies found that the age-old metal could continuously kill deadly bacteria.
Curious on how to properly maintain your copper touch surfaces? Let Adam Estelle of CDA tell you how!
After viewing this webinar, participants will understand how to care for and maintain antimicrobial copper products, and how these continuously active surfaces can supplement standard infection control practices. Learning objectives include:
- Discover what antimicrobial copper materials are and how they are used
- Learn about the rigorous efficacy testing, EPA public health registration and registered claims
- Understand that antimicrobial copper surfaces are a supplement to and not a substitute for standard infection control practices
- Learn how to clean and care for antimicrobial copper surfaces
- Review a case study from a hospital that has installed antimicrobial copper surfaces