Manual-Operated vs. Sensor-Activated Taps in Healthcare Settings
Healthcare facilities are designed to protect patients, visitors, and medical staff from infection. While hand hygiene remains the first line of defense, the type of tap installed in hospitals also plays an important role. Traditional manual taps require users to touch the handle after washing their hands, increasing the risk of cross-contamination. This challenge has led many hospitals to adopt either elbow-operated taps or automatic sensor tap activated.