The use of self-made hand lotion in preventing nosocomial infection

ObjectiveTo improve the technical level of making hand lotion to reduce the expense of hospital. MethodsHand lotion were prepared with the multi-function mixer,then the efficacy and skin irritation of self-made hand lotion were compared with the out-purchased Jiefurou antibacterial hand lotion. ResultsBoth self-made hand lotion and Jiefurou antibacterial hand lotion meet the standard in the efficacy of washing hand and the skin irritation,there are no significant difference (P0.05).According to the amount of hand lotion 60 L used daily,900 yuan can be saved daily,and 300 000 yuan can be saved every year. ConclusionIt is simple,effective and feasible to prepare and use self-made hand lotion. It can reduce the cost of hospital and play active role in preventing and controlling nosocomial infection.