Varanya Chaiyaperm, RPh, PharmD, is clinical laboratory instructor, University of Illinois College of Pharmacy in Chicago, IL, USA.
Supplementary Handwashing Techniques to Improve Hand Hygiene
February 3rd 2023A fluorescence test method was used to visually evaluate handwashing efficacy. Difficult-to-clean areas on skin such as skin folds and webbing between fingers were identified; specific washing techniques to address problem areas are proposed.