Key considerations when choosing hand-hygiene products

With little guidance, finding the right product can be daunting


With little guidance, finding the right hand-hygiene products can be daunting, according to an article on the Becker's Infection Control & Clinical Quality website.

A recent article in the American Journal of Infection Control outlines key steps to a successful hand-hygiene product switch. They include:

• Evaluating options according to quality, safety, serviceability, standardization, cost, availability of touch-free dispensers and capability of dispensers to interact with electronic hand-hygiene compliance monitoring

• Mapping out dispenser locations. A multidisciplinary approach, involving front-line staff was recommended.

Read the article.

 

 



August 31, 2016


Topic Area: Infection Control


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