Archived Copper is great at killing superbugs so why don't hospitals use it? (theconversation.com)
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Archived Copper is great at killing superbugs so why don't hospitals use it? (theconversation.com)
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[–] zoot3d 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
i would argue 4x as much... given the savings from having to pay someone to disinfect as well as the disinfectants. would be savings over time not immediate.
plus copper is $2.7/lb and copper tubing is maybe $3/ft... 304 stainless is $2.20/ft or so
[–] BentAxel 1 point 0 points 1 point (+1|-1) ago
I got the prices off the internet. Granted it was bulk. Disinfection will still need to be done. Things are not magically going to die. Disinfection and Sanitation, two separate things will always be required. Regardless the price, it will affect the cost of healthcare. I sense this is a pissing match to say that there are better products (there always are) so why arent you using them.
People still don't wash their hands after using the bathroom - so pick your battle.
[–] GandalfThePink ago
If a few people don't get mrsa and possibly die from it the savings will soon be visible.
As for washing hands and all that jazz, just have toilets that won't unlock till you wash your hands.
[–] zoot3d ago
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antimicrobial_copper-alloy_touch_surfaces
No argument there - disinfection is always going to be necessary in a hospital. However, that doesn't mean that copper isn't dramatically more effective at slaying bacterium; stainless steel does not do that at all.
People sick longer = more hospital revenue Copper handrails = less sickness = less revenue.