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Copper-Surface Experiment Makes Immediate Impact
Implementation at Ronald McDonald House in Charleston, S.C., reduces bacteria 90%
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Study Investigator Explains Why Copper Surfaces Can Help Prevent Infections
Lead study investigator Michael Shmidt, PhD, discusses strategies for using copper to kill hospital-acquired infections
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Medicare Penalties Make Hospital-Acquired-Infection Solutions a Priority
Regulatory shift would reduce reimbursement to hospitals for treating patients with certain HAIs
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How Copper Could Solve Problem of Hospital-Acquired Infections
Antimicrobial effect of copper-alloy surfaces kills 99.9% of bacteria, can supplement efforts to decrease HAIs