967 Scrubbing Up: A Drain on Sustainability

Abstract Aim Surgical scrub is a vital step in infection control prior to operating. Hospitals typically opt for traditional tap or sensor-operated their water source. This project compared the usage and efficiency per surgical two different taps. Method Theatre system was reviewed determine total number of staff members who scrubbed each operation, over one-month period within one health board. Average scrubbing time quantity used calculated by observing multiple members. Results During September 2022, 6076 theatres. The average spent handwashing 2 minutes 26 seconds, however only 47 seconds worth running wash hands. Sites using taps approximately 18.6L whilst 13.2L scrub. equated 110,752 litres month solely up. Sensor-operated would run 63 when activated with modal times sensors were 3. Therefore, more efficient 32% 25% Conclusions less scrub; however, operating reduced its efficiency. Coordinating up ‘sharing’ adjusting sensor are simple minimise wastage. Furthermore, use ‘waterless scrub’ solution viable option also minimising risk.