Over the course of three weeks, researchers compared the efficacy of VCAS on the skin with that of other hand hygiene products. Outcomes that were measured included antimicrobial range, immediate kill rates, resistance development and continued antimicrobial efficacy following product use.
Results showed VCAS was significantly more effective than other hand hygiene products in eliminating pathogen contamination, was safe and well-tolerated by users and was effective for up to six hours after use.
Read the study about alcohol sanitizer containing viacydin.
Read other coverage about hand hygiene:
– Study: Evoke Emotive Response to Improve Hand-Hygiene Compliance
– Sample Hand Hygiene Observation Record
– Hospital Case Study Shows Proper Hand Hygiene Before Gloving Still a Challenge
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