BIOCOTE will be presenting the benefits of using silver antimicrobial technology within a healthcare environment.
BioCote works with leading healthcare companies to offer a wide range of equipment, instruments and furniture that have built-in antimicrobial protection against “superbugs” such as MRSA, Legionella, E. coli, Salmonella and Aspergillus niger (black mould).
In the same way silver is used in catheters and wound dressings to reduce the risks of infection, BioCote incorporates silver into standard healthcare products, to inhibit the growth of bacteria on their surface, making them less likely to cause crosscontamination.
Over a 24 hour period, BioCote-protected products have the ability to reduce levels of bacteria on surfaces by up to 99.9%. With less bacteria present, the potential for cross contamination reduces. These products are offered at competitive prices, making it possible to create an entire antimicrobial environment, which will help to reduce the risk of HAIs.
Matthew Harte, managing director, comments: “Despite regular cleaning, it is impossible to keep surfaces clean every minute of every day. BioCote works 24 hours a day, to reduce the levels of bacteria, mould and fungi on surfaces, in between cleaning.”
