Impact of a Novel Antimicrobial Surface Coating on Health Care–Associated Infections and Environmental Bioburden at 2 Urban Hospitals

Background Approximately 1 in 25 people admitted to a hospital in the United States will suffer a health care–associated infection (HAI). Environmental contamination of hospital surfaces contributes to HAI transmission. We investigated the impact of an antimicrobial surface coating on HAIs and environmental bioburdens at 2 urban hospitals. Methods A transparent antimicrobial surface coating was applied to patient rooms and common areas in 3...