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Liana Kubas1, Abbie Swenson1, Signe Penn1
1Department of Chemistry, Bethel University, St Paul, MN, USA.
Abstract:
Proper handwashing technique and consistent compliance reduce healthcare-associated infections. A recently developed glow soap faucet system (GSFS) illuminates a fluorescent soap, thereby allowing users to visualize glow soap coverage and removal in an engaging manner. A GSFS was placed in a medical training facility, and healthcare worker reception was very positive; 93% reported that a GSFS would 'probably' or 'definitely' decrease infection rates in workplaces similar to theirs (N = 136). Further, a handwashing study of non-medical participants found that GSFS washes left 3.1× fewer bacteria on hands compared with standard washes (bacteria log10 reduction of 2.1 vs 1.6; P < 0.01).
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