Researchers conducted a study to see whether disinfection with an alcohol-based hand rub is more tolerable than traditional handwashing with mild soap and water, according to a study published in the ...

Researchers found use of an alcohol-based hand antiseptic containing chlorhexidine gluconate best reduced bacterial counts on healthcare employees’ hands, according to a study published in the ...

World Hand Hygiene Day 2025: In our fast-paced, screen-dominated lives, we touch our eyes more often than we realise—whether to rub them when tired, adjust our glasses, or handle contact lenses. But ...

Healthcare workers can follow all of the World Health Organization’s recommended hand hygiene steps for using alcohol-based hand rub, but still make mistakes and miss some areas of their hands, ...

Q: When is it OK to wash hands with soap and water and when is it OK to use alcohol-based hand sanitizer? A: “Hand hygiene” refers to a general term that applies to handwashing, antiseptic handwash, ...

Bernard McDonnell, DO, a retired physician and current surveyor for Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program, identifies 12 critical questions ambulatory surgery centers and other providers need to ...