Welcome to a special edition of the Interest Group newsletter with an announcement that simply couldn't wait for the next planned issue in September. We are pleased to announce that a dedicated Cystic Fibrosis ward in Sheffield has specified Antimicrobial Copper door furniture for an innovative, high-profile project. Also in this issue, we have an update on the Antimicrobial Copper brand and news on a forthcoming European Parliamentary event.
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| CF Ward Sets the Gold Standard for Infection Prevention
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Antimicrobial Copper in Action
A new ward being constructed at Sheffield's Northern General Hospital has specified Antimicrobial Copper door furniture throughout to help reduce the risk of healthcare associated infections in particularly vulnerable patients.
"In a bid to set the gold standard for infection prevention in CF, we felt that copper could make an important contribution towards minimising surface contamination from hands or coughing, killing potentially dangerous pathogens in between cleans and augmenting rigorous hygiene protocols," explains Dr Frank Edenborough, Consultant at the Sheffield Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre. He adds, "It is our hope that, in this way, copper will help reduce the risk of infections."
Instinct Hardware supplied the copper components, and Race Cottam Associates is the architectural practice responsible for realising the ambitious project.
"The range of alloys available means any project can gain from the benefits of copper," notes Rebecca Haverty of Race Cottam. "We chose to use an almost pure copper to make a statement, but a nickel-silver finish would look good, too."
Press releases:
Cystic Fibrosis Centre Sets Gold Standard for Infection Prevention (Infection Control)
Continuously Killing Microbes Never Looked So Good (Architects and Designers)
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| Antimicrobial Copper Brand Update
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New brochure for architects and designers
A new brochure has been launched to promote the Antimicrobial Copper brand to architects and designers.
Complementing the infection control brochure, this publication offers more information on the aesthetics and practical qualities offered by copper in addition to its antimicrobial properties.
Also available as branded documents are:
Reducing the Risk of HCAIs: The Role of Antimicrobial Copper
FAQs on Antimicrobial Copper
To view the full range of brochures, articles and scientific papers, please visit: www.copperinfo.co.uk/antimicrobial/literature.shtml, noting that this material will be migrated to a UK section of www.antimicrobialcopper.com over the summer.
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