[Claighen, Christine – GOJO/AU]

Hi Joe,
If you are to use a waterless surgical scrub please ensure you are using a product that has a minimum 3- hours residual kill which should be equivalent to a 4% CHG soap for scrubbing. This innovation has been used widely throughout the US and Europe past 4-5 years and in quite a few hospitals in Australia currently use it. Studies showed that’s it’s less drying on skin when compared to water and soap and quicker than the classic scrubbing methods hence making it an efficient product. I also advise you to ensure you pick one which contains moisturisers to ensure the skin is kept intact.

As for dispensers, automatic touch free dispensers are highly recommended to avoid any cross contamination and enable to user to scrub easily.

I also advise you to check out the ACORN standard in regards to the use of waterless surgical scrubs.

I hope this helps.

Happy to chat further about this if you like.

Thanks

Kind Regards

Christine Claighen BSc (Biotech), BSc (Micro)
Regulatory & Scientific Manager- Australasia

On 27 May 2016, at 4:06 PM, Joe-Anne Bendall <Joe-Anne.Bendall@HEALTH.NSW.GOV.AU> wrote:

Hi

Is anyone using these alcohol-based hand rub products after the first surgical scrub?

Do you have specific criteria for specialities that do use it?

Is it better to install the touch free design or autoclavable dispenser?

Any significant outcomes for patients?

What is your staff satisfaction rate?

Has it improved the efficiency in the operating theatre?

Thank you

Joe-Anne Bendall
Joe-Anne Bendall
Clinical Nurse Consultant Infection Prevention and Control
(Including vaccination and screening)
Monday Friday 0800 – 1630
Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospital
8 Macquarie St
SYDNEY NSW 2000
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