Effectiveness of Different Hand-Drying Methods on Reducing Bacteria on Washed Hands

LabRoots - October 02, 2019

Hand hygiene is vital to prevent the spread of infectious organisms, especially in healthcare settings. It is well-documented in the literature about the importance of thorough handwashing with soap and water or using hand sanitizer in reducing the transmission of infectious diseases. However, there have been few studies that have assessed hand-drying techniques to reduce further the number of microorganisms on hands that have been washed. L. Suen, principal investigator and her team of researchers compared the effectiveness of different hand drying methods on the removal of bacteria from washed hands using minimal resources.

Visit Website