What should LTC facilities do after triclosan hand soaps banned?

On Dec. 20, manufacturers can no longer manufacture and distribute triclosan antibacterial handwashes for the healthcare market


As of Dec. 20, 2018, manufacturers can no longer manufacture and distribute triclosan antibacterial handwashes for the healthcare market, according to an article on the McKnight's Long-Term Care News website.

For long-term care facilities that are wondering their options are, three next steps are suggested:

•  Verify that a triclosan-based soap is being used. If you are uncertain, your soap supplier will be able to help you.

•  Determine how much triclosan soap inventory is on-hand. The final rule does not state that healthcare facilities must immediately stop using triclosan; rather, it means that manufacturers must stop selling it.

•  Discuss triclosan alternatives. Some providers will want to continue using an antimicrobial soap and others may use this opportunity to explore switching to a non-antimicrobial soap. 

Read the article.

 



June 7, 2018


Topic Area: Infection Control


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