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[–] BentAxel 1 point 0 points (+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.

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[–] 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.

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[–] BentAxel 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

I like your door lock idea.

I doubt the savings will be visible. I have worked in Hospital Construction specifically infection control for seven years now. There's a shit ton going on that is more problematic vs using copper handrails. I will say the more its talked about the quicker it will get implemented. Washing hands and surfaces is WAY more necessary. And we still don't have your cool door lock yet.

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[–] 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.