Why Hospitals Use Antimicrobial Coating to Prevent HAIs

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Antimicrobial coatings are increasingly being adopted by hospitals and medical facilities worldwide to prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). These coatings kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms on surfaces.

Notable examples of hospital adoption include: UCLA Medical Center (copper-infused coating on bed rails, tray tables, and doorknobs), OLVG Hospital in Amsterdam (photocatalytic coating using light to break down microorganisms), Southampton General Hospital UK (silver ion coating on patient room surfaces), Taipei Veterans General Hospital Taiwan (copper and zinc coating on medical equipment), and The Royal Adelaide Hospital Australia (copper and silver ion coating on patient rooms).

Non-medical facilities have also adopted the technology, including Singapore Changi Airport (silver ion coating on check-in kiosks, lift buttons, and trolley handles), Hong Kong International Airport (photocatalytic coating on high-touch surfaces), and multiple US public transit systems and Canadian federal government buildings.

As more facilities recognize the benefits, antimicrobial coatings are expected to become increasingly common across healthcare and public settings.

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