The cost and time of Method C (brushless,
waterless hand scrub containing 1% CHG, 61% ethyl
alcohol and emollients) was significantly less than for
the method A and B. We conclude that the Method C
could reduce time and save cost because there is a
much shorter contact time needed and no need for
running water or sterile towels to dry hands. The cost
associated with scrubbing is personnel time; therefore,
it should be noted that an additional unnecessary cost
can be decreased. In addition, Method C also resulted
in fewer deviations from guidelines. In this clinical
trial, the method of surgical hand scrubs using
brushless, waterless hand scrub containing 1% CHG,
61% ethyl alcohol and emollients resulted in
significantly greater reductions in microbial counts on
hands and reduced time and cost. This study supports
the recommended practices for surgical hand scrubs in
the perioperative setting which HCWs need to follow
guidelines to prevent health care associated infection
both for the patients and health care professionals. The
traditional surgical hand scrub using brush in most
hospitals needs to be considered to change to decrease
the damage of the skin leading to increase colonization
and increase cost and time savings.