Hygiene is of primary importance in hospital settings.
But while contaminated hands still account for over 50% of all HAIs, attention is now turning to the other 50% - the hardware inside healthcare facilities.
Soiled and contaminated surfaces can become potentially dangerous reservoirs for germs and bacteria. Keeping these sanitized is considered paramount to reducing the spread of germs, infections and communicable diseases through a hospital or clinic.
Solid surfaces are more resistant to environmental contamination and harboring harmful bacteria, as they are less porous than soft furnishings and fittings. But not all solid surfaces are created equal.
An article in the The Journal of Bacteriology & Parasitology shows that the resistance of plastics to bacterial contamination (23p) is almost twice that of wood (14p).
Plastic-like components such as THERMOFOIL products are resistant to dirt and scratches.
This, as well as many other advantages, make THERMOFOIL the ideal choice for applications in a medical environment.
