Hand hygiene myths

Results Hand hygiene compliance is usually better after patient contact than before, despite a lack of evidence to suggest this is an effective means to prevent transmission of pathogens. Blood levels of ethanol and acetone after even supra-normal exposure are undetectable or insignificant. Appropriately formulated ABHR products are less likely to result in dermatitis than washing with soap and water. Appropriate implementation of hand hygiene guidelines does not result in Clostridium difficile infection incidence. Fire events related to ABHR are extremely rare and almost exclusively associated with inappropriate use.