Biocote has set up an expert panel to study the infection properties of silver and further its use in hospitals. The expert panel pools the expertise of leading UK experts – including chair Trevor Payne, estates and facilities director at UCLH Hospital, and Martin Kiernan, nurse consultant, prevention and control of infection, at Southport and Ormskirk NHS Trust.
Potential of silver investigated
A previous pilot study at a Birmingham NHS Trust, where furniture and equipment containing silver were fitted into a refurbished outpatients facility, found 95.8% fewer bacteria in the environment. The panel will investigate the benefits of using silver further within healthcare environments and educate healthcare professionals about its potential.
