Researchers investigated outbreaks in a nursing home
Copper-surfaced fixtures can reduce the risk of hand-transmitted infection outbreaks in eldercare facilities, according to an article on the McKnight's Long-term Care News website.
A new study has found that residents who live in the wing with copper fixtures had a significantly lower risk of contracting hand-transmitted disease.
The risk for contracting the airborne infection (influenza) was similar.
Copper surfaces have been shown to help reduce infection risk in hospital settings.
January 24, 2020
Topic Area: Infection Control
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