Hand hygiene in the dermatologist's office: to wash or to rub?
Hand hygiene is a central factor in preventing the spread of disease in the dermatologist's office. The role of hand washing and alcohol-based hand rubs is considered with emphasis on compliance, effectiveness, side effects, and cost. Specific recommendations highlight the importance of using alcohol-based hand rubs as an adjunct to traditional hand-washing methods.
Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, California, USA.
Michael J
MJ
Messina
Lindsey A
LA
Brodell
Robert T
RT
Brodell
Eliot N
EN
Mostow
D000438:Alcohols / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control; D003880:Dermatology / Q000592:standards*; D004203:Disinfection / Q000379:methods*; D006235:Hand Disinfection / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene; D009817:Office Management
D000438:Alcohols; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local