Applying hand rub with three steps for 15 seconds as effective at reducing bacteria as WHO-recommended 6 steps for 30 seconds Date: April 15, 2019 Source: European Society of Clinical Microbiology and ...
March 22, 2010 (Atlanta, Georgia) — Rates of surgical site infection after the use of plain soap and water or an alcohol-based rub for surgical hand preparation were comparable (about 8%) in a rural ...
Results from a study published in the American Journal of Infection Control suggests alcohol-based hand rubs are well-tolerated by healthcare personnel. Although alcohol-based hand rubs have already ...