With patients, visitors and staff making up a high volume of foot traffic in hospitals, it's no surprise that microbes are prevalent and pose on-going hygiene challenges.
Whilst regular cleaning is crucial, standard disinfectants have limited residual activity after application, leaving high-touch surfaces vulnerable to rapid re-contamination.
Speaking to Medical Plastics News on the cleanliness challenges in the medical sector, James Rapley, Product Development Engineer at Microban International shares his expert insights on how antimicrobial coatings can support regular cleaning to create more hygienic healthcare environments.
