Literature Review and Practice Recommendations: Existing and emerging technologies used for decontamination of the healthcare environment - Antimicrobial Copper and Silver Solutions
Publication Date: 19 May 2017
This literature review aims to review the evidence for using antimicrobial copper and silver for decontamination of the healthcare environment and reusable non-invasive patient care equipment.
Objectives
- To provide a generic description of antimicrobial copper and silver, including the proposed or actual mechanism of action and the procedure for use.
- To assess the scientific evidence for effectiveness of antimicrobial copper and silver.
- To explore practical and safety considerations related to the use of antimicrobial copper and silver.
- To explore the costs associated with use of antimicrobial copper and silver.
- To produce an evidence sheet to assist the Environmental Decontamination Steering Group in making practical recommendations on the use of antimicrobial copper and silver for NHSScotland.
Resource information
- Publisher:
- Health Protection Scotland
- Publication type:
- Literature Review
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