Clinical implications. The
results of this study indicate
that hand rubbing with a
waterless, alcohol-based hand
hygiene product is more effective
than hand washing with
unmedicated soap for decontaminating
the hands of health
care workers after contact
with patients and the patient’s
environment. Careful use of
gloves also may reduce microbiological
contamination of
the hands. Perioperative managers
should consider providing
alcohol-based, waterless,
hand hygiene products in all
ORs